Safety - January 2021
OSHA-Approved State Standards Help Curtail COVID-19 Cases
In lieu of federal OSHA standards, 28 states have implemented their own emergency standards
1/29/2021
Healthcare Facilities at Risk for COVID-Related Fines, Litigation
Failure to protect employees from COVID-19 could cost facilities thousands of dollars
1/27/2021
Biden Asks OSHA To Review Healthcare Worker Safety
Agency to issue revised guidance on safety during pandemic within next two weeks
1/26/2021
Amid Vaccine Rollout, PPE Shortage Continues
Requests to one collection group increased by 200 percent between November and December
1/19/2021
Hospitals Fined $184K Over Worker Infections
Two hospitals fined for failing to report when employees were infected with COVID-19
1/15/2021
Healthcare Facilities Addressing Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is about four times more prevalent in healthcare than in other industries
1/15/2021
CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule Improves Hospital Response
Rule mandates emergency planning and support with an emphasis on communication
1/14/2021
Four Most Frequent COVID-related OSHA Citations
By knowing the common citations, employers can better ensure they are protecting their workers
1/13/2021
OSHA Offers Tips on Safety with Dry Ice
Super-cold blocks of carbon dioxide keep temperamental vaccines at the right temperature
1/13/2021
VA’s Struggle with PPE One of Many Issues
VA had no reliable tracking system for what hospitals have, what they need or what was expired
1/6/2021
Nashville Explosion Hampers Hospital Operations
Blast affected connection points for regional internet services and local wireless, internet and video
1/4/2021
