Safety January 2017 - Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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1/30/2017
Vermont Healthcare facility creates 'safe space' for patients
Grace Cottage Hospital's emergency department's 'safe room' built for vulnerable patients
1/27/2017
Drills help Texas healthcare facility prepare for the worst
Medical Center Hospital tries to maintain supplies to be self sufficient for 96 hours
1/26/2017
Wander management for long-term facilities
Resident wandering is a serious patient safety issue in long-term care, but recent technology solutions have helped, according to an article on the Longterm Living magazine website
1/24/2017
OSHA finds Wisconsin medical clinic exposed workers to asbestos hazards
Company knew of asbestos-containing material since 2008
1/23/2017
Sixty percent of health equipment in Africa destroyed by rats
Expert said the situation pointed to the dangers that exist when biomedical engineers are not consulted in the management of health equipment
1/23/2017
Limerick hospital fire safety lapses spur threats of legal action
Emergency room at University Hospital ‘not fit-for-purpose’
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1/13/2017
Data analytics, Internet of Things create new frontier in fire and life safety
New strategies and technology are shaping healthcare facility fire-safety planning in the 21st century
1/10/2017
OSHA requests comments, schedules meeting on standard to prevent workplace violence in healthcare
A recent Government Accountability Office report found that the rate of workplace violence against employees providing healthcare and social assistance services is substantially higher than private industry.
1/9/2017
FDA warns of dangers from battery-powered medical carts
Food and Drug Administration has received reports of fires and explosions
1/6/2017
Fire-rated glazing can boost security
Fire-rated glass systems can be an alternative to walls in many healthcare facility settings
1/5/2017
Attacks on nurses increasing
Experts concerned about the workplace safety in healthcare facilities
1/3/2017
Preparing for Calif.’s workplace violence prevention in healthcare rule
By April 1, 2017, many healthcare employers in California will need to comply with the new regulations