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Who knew what when? At times, you can be put in a tough position because of what a worker tells you.
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Violations involving recordkeeping are becoming more likely, as a result of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s National Emphasis Program (NEP), launched in October 2009, to assess the accuracy of injury and illness recordkeeping by employers.
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A proposed federal action plan is targeting influenza vaccination of health care workers, and occupational health physicians will be represented on the working group that is considering new recommendations including possible mandates.
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You probably get the feeling, more often than you'd like, that there is more to the story than what a worker is telling you about an injury. There are several possible reasons for the facts not adding up.
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This is a two-part series on occupational health's role in preventing recordkeeping violations. This month, we cover strategies to identify and prevent violations, and what OSHA's new enforcement emphasis means for your workplace. Next month, we'll report on common recordkeeping violations being found in workplaces.
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Tiotropium for uncontrolled asthma, sibutramine pulled from market, incidence and mortality data from WHI, FDA Actions.
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A new case management model that establishes hospitalwide care coordination and promotes collaboration among disciplines is paying off for Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, NC.
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As part of its efforts to create an excellent patient experience, Newton-Wellesley Hospital has made constant and comprehensive communication with patients and family members a key part of the hospital's culture.