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Rural hospitals rise to the challenge
Thursday, May 7, 2020
 

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Researcher: Coronavirus Pandemic Increases Risk of Physician Suicide

The April 26 suicide death of a New York emergency room physician appears to be related to the...

New Infection Prevention Guidelines Highlight Lessons Learned From COVID-19

“There is still much to learn about this virus, but these recommendations give hospitals...

6 Steps for Rural Hospitals to Rise to the Coronavirus Challenge

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, an Indiana-based rural hospital succeeded in boosting...

In the grand scheme of things, this helps—but how much?

Source: Mac's Safety Space

A few weeks back we chatted about efforts to engage the 1135 Waiver process as a function of fire...

 

 

Healthcare Life Safety Compliance

California hospitals plan for power outages

California hospitals already dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic must also be ready...

 

 

Healthcare Safety Leader

Few waivers available for inspections, testing, and other routine maintenance

Stay on top of routine testing, maintenance, inspections, fire drills, and other life safety and environment of care requirements during the COVID-19 national emergency.

 

Medical Environment Update

Worker wellness: Stress reduction and mental health

As usual, healthcare workers are being asked to take on some of the hardest work during the...

 

 

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Coronavirus & Pandemic Response

As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread, employers need to plan how to respond and comply with occupational safety requirements to protect their employees and ensure business continuity. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a reminder to employers of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) worker protection standards and of recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
To help you navigate this turbulent issue, we've compiled key resources and are standing by to provide consultative guidance.

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