Hospital Employee Health
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Prevent diabetes to save money — and lives
CDCs work-based program better than meds. -
CDC scraps 30-day flu vaccine reporting rule
Count everyone in hospital for one day -
Hospital cafeterias get a failing grade
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Opiod overuse a ‘public health emergency’
Doctors are prescribing more and more narcotics to injured workers every year. Oxycontin, an opioid associated with prescription drug abuse, is the most commonly prescribed medication in workers compensation claims. -
Is OSHA neglecting its duty to protect health care workers?
An aide in a state-run nursing home is more likely to be injured than a police officer. More work-related injuries and illnesses occurred in the nations hospitals than in any other industry in 2011. -
Are you crushed by HCW absences?
Too many hospital employees are missing in action. Health care workers have among the highest rates of family and medical leave. -
A touch of grey: Time to become age-friendly
Make changes to help HCWs of all ages. -
Questions arise over vaccine-or-mask rules
Get the flu vaccine or wear a mask during flu season. That ultimatum is becoming increasingly commonplace in the nations hospitals. -
The Joint Commission Update: Collaborating hospitals put problem of colorectal SSIs behind them
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Research quest: Ensure proper use of PPE
NIOSH action plan focuses on compliance