Safety - June 2017
Videos urge hospital staff to close the door on 'tailgating'
Boston hospital campaign reminds staff of safety training
6/30/2017
Checklist for protecting your healthcare facility
A piece of the endoscopy equipment had a defect that may have prevented it from being properly disinfected
6/29/2017
Illinois hospital sued for red-winged blackbird attack
Suit says hospital knew it hosted aggressive birds in its landscaping but failed to block the path or post warning signs
6/28/2017
Hospital tower to be inspected after London fire
Tower at Derry’s Altnagelvin Hospital among the buildings set to undergo an urgent fire safety check
6/20/2017
Child dies after being left in Arkansas clinic van
Ex-employee said it was common practice to check the vans three times after children were taken off
6/19/2017
Ways to improve access for disabled patients
When we talk about increasing access for the disabled, we are talking about improving a particular environment that can be used by everyone in an inclusive way
6/15/2017
N.J. healthcare facility settles OSHA workplace violence issues
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has withdrawn a general duty clause citation
6/13/2017
The value of the cosmetic surgery market and how it is constantly changing
Facility professionals play a key and active role when it comes to contributing to the success of the cosmetic surgery industry
6/5/2017
Hospital evacuation blamed on 'system fault with alarm'
Patients were wheeled out of Wishaw General Hospital in their beds after an alarm sounded
6/2/2017
Iowa healthcare facility prepares for helipad chopper crash
CHI Health Mercy Hospital staff tests procedures for responding to a medical helicopter crash
6/1/2017