OSHAlert Blog from Quality America
Report Fire to OSHA?
If a fire breaks out in the OR are hospitals required to report this event to OSHA? If so could you provide some literarture that states this. A: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the Federal agency responsible...
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Posted by kmazza at 03:02 PM
First Aid Supplies
Q: How often should we take an inventory of our first aid supplies? A: OSHA calls for regularly inspecting your kit. We recommend doing this as part of your monthly facility checklist; ensure completeness and remove any expired or expended...
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Posted by kmazza at 01:21 PM
Where's the Flu Vaccine?
Even with record flu vaccine production, 115 million doses, doctor's offices currently turn away some who patients request a flu-shot. At many locations, clinicians postpone vaccinations or serve only high-risk patients. The problem? Sporadic vaccine shortages induced by shipment delays....
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Posted by kmazza at 04:09 PM