Safety - October 2021
Hearing Protection Use Low in Healthcare: NIOSH
Researchers found some of the highest prevalences of non-use among exposed workers in finance and insurance, and healthcare and social assistance
10/28/2021
AHA Rolls Out Workplace Violence Guidelines
Framework addresses four critical areas: trauma support, a culture of safety, violence intervention and risk mitigation
10/26/2021
Nursing Home Failed To Properly Protect Staff from COVID-19: OSHA
Facility failed to protect employees and temporary staff from possible coronavirus hazards a year after employee died of disease
10/22/2021
5 Ways To Stop Slips and Falls in Long-term Care Facilities
Up to 75 percent of all nursing home residents fall each year. Here’s how facility managers can prevent problems
10/20/2021
Joint Commission Resources Address Workplace Violence
Page offers links to Joint Commission resources, as well as resources from federal, state, and professional organizations
10/18/2021
Parking Lot Lighting Focus of New Guide
Guide demonstrates how to promote safety while reducing power demand by lighting parking lots more uniformly
10/12/2021
2 Keys To Preventing Slips and Falls in Hospitals
As many as 1 million people fall in hospitals every year
10/11/2021
