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Hospitals had a larger number of injuries from overexertion in 2008 than any other industry in the country, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But even if you cut out most of the patient handling injuries, many back and neck strains and other musculoskeletal injuries would still occur.
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What is the patient population and age range of the unit?
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The "greening" of American hospitals may be a golden opportunity for employee health.
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A laundry worker died of acute asthma after breathing bleach fumes from an open pail. Floor cleaner splashed in the eyes of housekeepers. Even bystanders suffered irritating effects of disinfecting chemicals.
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Better-fitting respirators may not be the only outcome of proposed new criteria for N95s. Some critics predict frustration and confusion will be unintended consequences of the proposed rule.
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The search for a better respirator continues. For health care workers, the difficulties with respiratory protection extend beyond the question of fit. They also struggle with tolerability and comfort throughout a shift.
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As more hospitals tackle the injuries from patient handling, a second major cause of musculoskeletal injury is coming to the forefront: Slips, trips, and falls.
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Healthcare Risk Management a sister publication to Hospital Employee Health -- was recently awarded first place in the category of "Best Instructional Reporting" by the Specialized Information Publishing Association.
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Improve Environmental Health and Patient Safety
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Work-based wellness programs and other occupational health initiatives are getting a boost under a little-known provision of the health care reform legislation.
