One of the things I’ve learned over time is that there are certain systems/practices, etc. for which it is better to have and not need, as opposed...Read More »
Fire safety in healthcare settings has always been a critical concern, demanding rigorous adherence to protocols and continuous improvement of...Read More »
One of the local (to me) stories that I’ve been following involves the recovery efforts of Signature Healthcare Brockton (Massachusetts) Hospital...Read More »
This is Part 2 of our interview on laboratory emergency equipment with Sean G. Kaufman, CEO and founding partner of the lab safety company Safer...Read More »
Sitting in your laboratory, can you point out the nearest spill kit, fire extinguisher, eyewash station, and emergency shower? How long did it...Read More »
Assessing compliance with the LSC has always been a tricky proposition, since a deficiency that is obvious to one individual might not be so...Read More »
Scott Wytosick, a fire and life safety consultant at Jensen Hughes, catches up this month with Healthcare Safety Leader to discuss topics such as...Read More »
Darryl saw the low CO2 level alarm on the microbiology incubator and went to change the tank in the nearby storage room. The valve cover seemed...Read More »
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) face unique challenges in fire safety and compliance. For example, the fire extinguisher used in an ASC may be...Read More »
