Tip of the week: Get a head start on annual EC reviews
Hospital Safety Connection, October 21, 2009
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- Occupational injuries and illnesses to staff members
- Property damage
- Security incidents involving patients, staff members, or others in the building
- Hazardous materials and waste spills and exposures
- Fire safety deficiencies
- Medical and laboratory equipment problems
- Utility problems
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