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The Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare (AOHP) survey on needlesticks included the following key tips and strategies to reduce sharps injuries.
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When employee health professionals work to reduce the occupational risk of tuberculosis, respiratory protection is a major part of their efforts. But as a health hazard evaluation shows, improving ventilation is another important consideration.
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Safety culture" has been an important buzzword in occupational health for many years. But recent research shows that the broad goal has one key component: The attitude of supervisors.
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Here's another reason to emphasize influenza vaccination in long-term care: Last year, vaccination prevented an estimated 44,000 flu-related hospitalizations among older people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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It has become easier than ever for the nation's nurses to monitor their health both personal and occupational. And this new knowledge may put a sharper spotlight on hazards nurses face every day at work.
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MSD goal: Reduce the rate of injury and illness cases involving days away from work due to overexertion or repetitive motion by 10% by 2020.
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Healthcare facilities report that they are realizing savings of up to a million dollars annually through efforts that target environmentally friendly practices such as energy and water reduction, as well as recycling.
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More data needed, CDC panel decides.
