Safety - August 2022
5 Steps to Controlling Workplace Violence
Workplace violence in hospitals and other healthcare facilities has been a problem since before 2020. Then the COVID-19 pandemic began.
8/31/2022
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Woman Dies After Ingesting Toxic Chemicals at Senior Care Facility
The news is the latest in a string of tragic events impacting senior care facilities.
8/31/2022
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Preventing Workplace Violence Through Proactive Security Strategies
By taking a proactive approach to security threats, managers can minimize risk to patients and staff.
8/25/2022
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Doors and Hardware: Critical Safety Where You Last Think
From lockouts to security breaches, products play an important role in the safety of facilities.
8/23/2022
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3 Most Common Questions About Chemicals
J. Darrel Hicks discusses common and dangerous mistakes when using, storing and handling cleaning chemicals in healthcare facilities.
8/11/2022
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3 Steps to Prevent C. diff Spread
CDI prevention begins with the right products and processes and an educated environmental services staff.
8/9/2022
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Healthcare Safety Group Creates Workplace Violence Resource
The ebooklet contains 19 select guidelines focused on supporting a workplace violence prevention approach to healthcare security and safety.
8/4/2022
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