Articles Tagged With: OSHA
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Wellness metrics point to HCW health risks
When Washington County Health System (now known as Meritus Health) in Hagerstown, MD, first sought to measure the health status of its employees, the results were startling. Thirty-eight employees had undiagnosed diabetes or high blood pressure. More than 500 had glucose levels that placed them at high risk for developing diabetes. Other employees had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or other risk factors. -
Why a 12-hour shift is unhealthy for nurses
The 12-hour shift, mainstay of the nursing schedule, may be unhealthy for nurses and their patients. -
Occupational health professionals face the challenge of change as the economy slowly recovers.
"The industry is moving to more on-site care. Nurse practitioners and on-site clinics are increasing," -
2010 Salary Survey Results
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OSHA may try to salvage less ‘burdensome’ version of TB reg for health care
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Risk of infection, death from TB in health care
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Policy, education key to going smoke-free
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Supreme Court limits ADA in work injuries
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Mind-body approach tackles worker ills
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National petition renews focus on sharps injury prevention techniques