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Outpatient centers have historically attracted little attention from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, although needle market data shows they have lagged in sharps safety. But that hands-off approach is ending with a regional emphasis program in four states.
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It's time for hospitals to stand up for the health and wellness of their own.
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The following elements should be addressed in a safe lift policy, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health:
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The following elements were associated with a higher safe lift index and lower workers' compensation claims:
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For Cheryll Collins, the moment of fear didn't come with the sharp prick of a needlestick. It was a sudden splatter of blood a mere drop in the eye. From a patient with end-stage AIDS and hepatitis C.
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Creating a comprehensive wellness program may sound like a luxury to a small, rural hospital. A fancy gym? Biometric screenings? Financial incentives? Those require resources.
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A patient safety initiative in Ohio has led to health care savings of nearly $13 million, reduced patient days spent in the hospital by 900, and resulted in nearly 3,600 fewer adverse drug events and infections in children.
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The National Strategy for Quality, released to Congress at the end of March, is just the first iteration of reports required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to outline priorities and areas of focus for healthcare.
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If you talk about giving patients a voice in how a hospital works and care is delivered, you will see many providers and administrators blanch with fear.
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Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most common form of hospital-acquired infections, accounting for as many as 80% of HAIs in acute care settings.