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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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The eight False Claims Act lawsuits being pursued against Health Management Associates (HMA) illustrate the risk that hospital executives take when they aggressively seek increased revenue without adequately assessing the potential for fraud charges, say healthcare fraud experts who are watching the case closely.
