Safety - April 2017
Manchester cancer center fire sparks patient evacuation
Facility does not house patients, but is attached to the main hospital
4/28/2017

Don’t get caught in the dark, make sure your backup power is hurricane ready
May 15th through the 21st is Hurricane Preparedness Week.
4/26/2017

Legislation would outlaw surgical smoke in Calif.
Bill that would mandate the use of smoke-evacuation systems
4/25/2017

Leapfrog's spring grades show improvement
Hospitals earned more A's and fewer Fs this spring
4/18/2017

Laughing gas leak leads to lockdown of Nevada hospital
A truck was delivering canisters to the hospital when the leak was discovered
4/17/2017

Switchboard fire leads to healthcare facility evacuation
Electrical fire at Canberra Hospital sparks political fallout
4/13/2017

Cal/OSHA’s healthcare workplace violence rules take effect
Effective April 1, some employers must develop and implement a workplace violence prevention plan
4/10/2017

Some fear purple ring symbol in facilities could stigmatize dementia patients
A symbol that would be hung in or outside the room of a patient with dementia is intended to improve workplace safety in Manitoba health facilities
4/5/2017

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