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Medical Environment Update

Issue 12, December 1, 2011 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

• Puncture brings needlestick safety to the public eye

  Film offers a mainstream medium for needlestick safety versus manufacturers and purchasing...

Issue 11, November 1, 2011 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

• OSHA issues new inspection directives

  Two recently issued documents by OSHA come from the W section of the index of occupational safety...

• 11K Updates, November 2011

  The November issue of Medical Environment Update notifies readers to add whistleblower...

Issue 10, October 1, 2011 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

• Needlestick hazards in nonhospital settings? Better believe it

  Despite the volume and complexity of procedures, ­hospitals don't have a monopoly on...

Issue 9, September 1, 2011 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

• Come and get it: Fresh data on OSHA violations

  OSHA has been busier this year than in past years in handing out violations to medical and dental...

• 11I Updates, September 2011

  The September issue of Medical Environment Update notifies readers to add a new infection...

Issue 8, August 1, 2011 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

• United we stand, divided we fall

  The importance of establishing a slip, trip, and fall prevetion program in your healthcare...

Issue 7, July 1, 2011 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

• Aye-aye on eyewash station compliance

  The very brief final section of OSHA's Medical Services and First Aid standard (1910.151[c]) brings...

• 11G Updates, July 2011

  The July issue of Medical Environment Update notifies readers to add a new guide for infection...

Issue 6, June 1, 2011 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

• OSHA updates enforcement guidelines on PPE compliance

  enforcement guidelines for PPE for general industries.  

Issue 5, May 1, 2011 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

• First aid for workers in medical practices

  First aid training in medical practices? Isn't that akin to carrying coals to Newcastle?

• 11E Updates, May 2011

  May issue of Medical Environment Update notifies readers to add a handy checklist on...

Issue 4, April 1, 2011 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

• Annual safety device evaluations catch many practices short on compliance

  The two sections of the Bloodborne Pathogens standard that make it unique among OSHA regulations...

Issue 3, March 1, 2011 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

• Upcoming OSHA hazard communication change may make MSDS and warning label process more user-friendly

  Plans by OSHA to make changes in its Hazard Communication standard concerning MSDSs should make...

• 11C Updates, March 2011

  The March issue of Medical Environment Update notifies readers to add slip, trip, and fall...

Issue 2, February 1, 2011 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

• What might OSHA have planned for you in 2011?

  OSHA released its semiannual regulatory agenda in the December 20 Federal Register, and some of the...

Issue 1, January 1, 2011 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

• Conference focuses on current and future needlestick safety

  When needlestick prevention advocates observe an anniversary, there’s a lot of substance to...

• 11A Updates, January 2011: Hazardous drug list, flu declination form, safe injection practices, chances of infection after exposure

  The January issue of Medical Environment Update notifies readers to add hazardous drug and...