Safety - March 2022
Hospitals’ Body Cameras Help Fight Workplace Violence
CoxHealth hospitals’ security guards have started to wear body cams to help monitor workplace violence.
3/31/2022
OSHA Works Toward Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers
OSHA is developing a standard to protect healthcare and healthcare support service workers from workplace exposure to the COVID-19 virus.
3/25/2022
Firing Over COVID-19 Complaint Triggers U.S. Lawsuit
Whistleblower sues over alleged firing regarding complaint about medical practice's failure to protect employees from COVID-19.
3/24/2022
COVID-19 Drives Surge in Workplace Violence
Joint Commission revised its workplace violence standards effective Jan. 1, 2022.
3/18/2022
Emergency Preparedness Now a Year-Round Challenge
Threats from hurricanes, wildfires and tornadoes require increased attention to healthcare facility resilience.
3/14/2022
OSHA Expands COVID-19 Inspections at Healthcare Facilities
OSHA will increase highly focused inspections at healthcare facilities that treat or handle COVID-19 patients.
3/11/2022
Bat Intrusion Hits Louisiana Medical Center
No patients or staff members were harmed, and affected areas were cleaned and disinfected.
3/9/2022
Two Emergency Preparedness Tactics for Healthcare Facilities
Facility managers must ensure buildings and organizations are ready to handle crises while supporting a high level of care.
3/8/2022
What Can Hospitals Do To Prevent Workplace Violence?
Reports of violence and harassment have increased in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, but organizations are still looking for the best way to protect staff members and patients.
3/7/2022
Biden Reforms Aim to Improve Quality and Safety of Senior Care Facilities
President Joe Biden has announced plans to improve the quality of the nation’s nursing homes.
3/3/2022
Wisconsin Passes Law Protecting Healthcare Workers
The legislation makes it a felony to threaten a healthcare worker or their family.
3/3/2022
