American Medical Compliance

MARCH 3, 2025

Provide PPE like gloves, gowns, and face shields to all at-risk staff. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare workers account for nearly 75% of all workplace violence-related injuries. These accidents can lead to fractures, head injuries, and lost workdays. Store chemicals in properly labeled, secure containers.

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PPE Legal Issues Head Injuries Burns 103

Don't Forget the Bubbles

AUGUST 10, 2023

This is partly because the hands (including fingers) of children & young people have a tendency to fracture without as much compressive force being applied to the bones when compared with adult hands. The resulting injuries include crush injuries, fractures, avulsions, lacerations and amputations.

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Fractures Soft Tissue Injuries Emergency Department Operations 52

PEMBlog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Um, with the first documented epidemic occurring in Paris in 1578. And the mechanical complications can include rib fractures, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and even rectal prolapse due to intense coughing and valsalva. As a clinician, Just ask yourself, did you wear appropriate PPE, mask and goggles? So that starts in triage.

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Pediatrics PPE Wellness Infectious Diseases 52