In Part 2 of this interview with Rosie Bartel and Linda McKinley, RN, BSN, MPH, CIC, FAPIC, they talk about the positive changes they have seen in healthcare-acquired infections when you get patients involved in the process.
Hospitals, healthcare organizations, health insurers, and medical societies in Massachusetts are coming together to take a significant step toward encouraging physicians to seek treatment for mental health conditions and/or drug misuse.
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) face unique challenges in fire safety and compliance. For example, the fire extinguisher used in an ASC may be different than the one used in a hospital due to the ASC’s unique environment and potential hazards.
In the laboratory, hiring the right person for the job isn’t just a matter of profit; it’s a matter of safety. The biological, mechanical, and chemical safety hazards present in a laboratory mean that unsafe behaviors can harm more than just the person doing them. Even if a potential employee is eager and wants to do their best, they still have to be able to navigate the many rules, policies, and standard operating procedures that keep labs safe.
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