HCPro.com: Medical Environment Weekly

August 12, 2008 (Volume 4, Issue 32)

OSHA hits physician practices with bloodborne pathogens fines
From January 1 to June 30, OSHA issued 307 citations to offices and clinics of doctors of medicine, with 225 (73%) involving bloodborne pathogens violations.

Stress hazards are high in healthcare
Even though a new publication by NIOSH looks at occupational stress in hospitals, it also provides useful work stress analysis and advice to ambulatory settings as well.

Other recently-published articles from Medical Environment Weekly:

Healthcare Worker Vaccination Day, Dec. 12: What is your flu vaccination rate?

Achoo-googling: Search engine tracks flu through online surfers

Waste management horror stories

Risky business; healthcare that is

Workplace violence is a growing concern

Finally, CDC releases new disinfection and sterilization guideline

Something doesn’t sound right . . .

NIOSH guidelines offer protection from hazardous drugs

Warning: Flu vaccine lacks safety device

Democratic control could mean revived ergonomics plan

Size doesn’t matter; not when it comes to OSHA inspections

Employee sues under OSHA whistleblower law

HCPro introduces new Web site for OSHA healthcare safety officers

Court ruling: Pay employees during exposure treatments

APIC pressures healthcare workers on flu shots

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