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Best Practices for Healthcare Organizations to Ensure OSHA Compliance

American Medical Compliance

With the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) setting standards to protect workers from occupational hazards, healthcare organizations face unique challenges in maintaining compliance due to the complexity of their operations and the diverse array of risks inherent in patient care. This makes them vulnerable to infection.

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Reopening After A Hurricane: Steps for Healthcare Facilities to Ensure Safety and Compliance

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

Mold buildup, sanitary sewer systems operating correctly, surfaces being free of microorganisms, equipment being cleaned/disinfected/sterilized properly, and supplies being free of damage are just a few other issues to look out for. Is PPE (personal protective equipment) readily available and appropriate for any existing job hazards?

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Having problems with your PAPR-work? (When an N95 mask simply won’t do … )

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

It would be kept in an anteroom of an Isolation Room (the only one with a private bathroom for the patient) which had cabinetry and sink, and an electric outlet to operate the battery charger. This is a different issue, but you may wish to explore your expected duties and what PPE equipment will be provided you from the disaster supplies.

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