Medical Environment Update December, 2008
Medical Environment Update, December 1, 2008
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Medical Environment Update is a monthly newsletter focusing on OSHA compliance and general safety needs for smaller practices such as physician offices and ambulatory care centers. Each month you will recieve the latest safety news, tips and advice, and tools to help you with safety compliance.
This month's issue features:
- New CDC guidelines for sterilization and how to properly use and maintain your facilities autoclave
- New OSHA letters of interpretation
- A checklist for the proper use of PPE with hazardous drugs
- Ways to track the flu with "Google Flu Trends"
- A quiz to test your understanding of safety regulations
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