OSHA

Say no to manual lifting: Lifting a patient without equipment always leads to injury

December 21, 2021

Medical Environment Update - Volume 32 Issue 1

OSHA, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures, Quality Improvement, Worker Safety

For years, the medical community has known that manual lifting of patients can lead to work related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) from...Read More »

It’s not like they’re going to stop looking over shoulders…

December 13, 2021

Mac's Safety Space - Volume 15 Issue 12

Environment and Facilities, OSHA, PPE

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant...Read More »

OSHA extends public comment on COVID-19 vaccine rule

December 7, 2021

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 15 Issue 48

COVID-19, OSHA

by A.J. Plunkett (aplunkett@decisionhealth.com)

Didn’t have time to gather your thoughts...Read More »

CMS suspends enforcement of vaccine mandate for healthcare workers

December 2, 2021

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 15 Issue 48

CMS, COVID-19, OSHA

CMS has joined with OSHA in suspending its mandate for COVID-19 vaccination of healthcare workers, but says hospitals are welcome to enforce the...Read More »

I think the people down the hall know who we are…

November 29, 2021

Mac's Safety Space - Volume 15 Issue 11

Environment and Facilities, Environment of Care, Infection Control, OSHA

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

As we start moving (in what...Read More »

CMS interim rule on vaccinations supersedes state or local orders

November 9, 2021

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 15 Issue 44

CMS, COVID-19, OSHA

The new CMS interim final rule that requires staff vaccinations against COVID-19 supersedes state or local laws or orders that prevent vaccine...Read More »