Safety - February 2022
CISA Sends ‘Shields Up’ Message to Healthcare Organizations
The message follows the U.S. State Department advisory urging Americans to leave Ukraine.
2/25/2022
OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard: Are You in Compliance?
Respiratory protection programs continue to be among most cited annual OSHA violations across all industries.
2/22/2022
Patient Data Concerns Grow as Facilities Add Technology
While emerging technologies add value to healthcare facilities, top executives are concerned about patient data.
2/18/2022
OSHA Asks Healthcare Facilities to Better Protect Workers
Reports of injuries and illness in healthcare workers increased by 249 percent in 2020.
2/17/2022
S.C. Nursing Home Owner Arrested, Charged with Neglect
A South Carolina man who owns and runs two assisted living facilities was arrested and charged recently with neglecting and exploiting vulnerable adults and breach of trust.
2/17/2022
Hospitals Must Address Biases to Improve Patient Care
Lack of resources because of the ongoing pandemic have played a role in taking action against biases.
2/16/2022
Access Board Rule Targets Diagnostic Equipment
Standards established minimum technical criteria to ensure accessibility to medical diagnostic equipment, such as examination tables and imaging equipment.
2/16/2022
Hospitals Warned Against Potential Ransomware Attacks
HHS suggests that healthcare facilities take the following steps to reduce attack surface areas to the greatest extent possible.
2/15/2022
Mental Health in Healthcare Facilities Reaches Crisis Levels
More businesses have begun prioritizing their employees’ mental wellbeing as reports of poor mental health have reached crisis levels.
2/14/2022
OSHA Spotlights Safety Risks from Use of Robots
Robots in hospitals perform cleaning duties, deliver medications and handle routine security.
2/9/2022
