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Strategies for establishing collaborative IRB review
Some research institutions are not waiting for the changes to IRB review suggested by the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and have already been developing models for collaborative review.
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Lean thinking can be well-suited for IRB office
The philosophy of Lean thinking and processes has branched from manufacturing and business into healthcare over the years, and now some IRB offices are finding that these types of continuous improvement processes work well when used to create greater efficiencies in the human research protection world.
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In their own words: Docs describe extended hours
How do physicians on the frontlines feel about the ongoing debate about their working hours? Here are some of the comments to a recent Washington Post article on the issue by people identifying themselves as physicians.
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Demands to Stop Controversial Work Trials
Refuting that it gave a green light to “highly unethical” research, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education won't rescind waivers of 2011 duty-hour requirements for physician training.
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Employee health stays on track, but is there a bridge out ahead?
Results of the annual Hospital Employee Health Salary Survey and Career Report show that 80% of respondents have worked in healthcare for 25 years or longer, though most of them not strictly in employee health.
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Boston hospital pays record amount for drug diversion allegations
Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston has agreed to pay the United States $2.3 million to resolve allegations that lax controls enabled MGH employees to divert controlled substances for personal use.
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Is your staff immune to measles?
Employee health professionals should ensure the all staff have immunity to measles, as some 9 million U.S. children are susceptible to a virus that can cause chaotic outbreaks in healthcare facilities.
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The do’s and don’ts of using masks and N95s
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology has created two new fact sheets that outline key points on proper use and wear of N95 respirators and procedure masks in non-surgical settings.
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OSHA issues new violence prevention strategies for healthcare
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently unveiled a new Web page with tools and real-world examples to prevent and defuse violent incidents in the healthcare workplace.
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Pediatric group on HCW flu shots: ‘Keep it mandatory’
The American Academy of Pediatrics has vigorously reiterated its call for mandatory influenza vaccination of healthcare workers, saying religious or philosophical objections to immunizations do not override the ethical imperative to protect patients and coworkers.