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FDA moving to limit opioid overuse
In response to growing concerns about overuse of opioids, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recommended reclassifying hydrocodone. -
OR radiation is a top 10 technology hazard
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Push for HCW vaccine mandates goes beyond flu
When you make something mandatory, it happens. -
Onsite clinics boost employee health
When an employee isn't feeling well at an Erickson Living retirement community, she or he pops into the on-site clinic. -
ACA upside: Obamacare could boost occ health
On the surface, Obamacare and occupational health don't seem to have much overlap. But rip aside the controversy over the health insurance exchanges and medical benefits, and employee health professionals may find themselves in a familiar realm of preventive health. -
N95 use questioned for surgical smoke
More data needed, CDC panel decides -
E-learning: 4,800 hours of coverage costs saved
By developing e-learning modules, patient access areas at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis save an estimated $96,000 annually on coverage costs. -
Clinical information coming into play
Payers are looking at medical necessity -
Two extra hours to 'shadow' staff
Trainers reallocated from classroom -
Successful `first run' at e-learning
Modules will be tweaked, updated