Hospital Employee Health 2007-03-01

Computer-based training not up to OSHA bloodborne pathogen standard

Technology has opened new avenues for health and safety training, but it comes with a caveat: Computer-based modules may not meet the requirements of the bloodborne pathogen standard.

OSHA bloodborne pathogen standard requirements

OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standard sets the following training requirements.

NIOSH offers solutions for sonographers

Sonographers at St. Peter's University Hospital in Piscataway, NJ, were reaching as far as 24 inches, pressing with a force of 4 to 8.5 pounds to perform imaging on pregnant women.

Solve these common ergonomics problems

Suppose you spent thousands of dollars on new patient handling equipment and your injuries hardly declined. It would be tempting to conclude that the equipment was a waste of money. Why invest in more of the same?

Clean hands: Will HCWs swear to do it?

Physicians take an oath to do no harm to their patients. That covers not just life-and-death decisions, but the routine protections against infection.

Myth-buster: Flu vaccine doesn't cause influenza

Can you bust the biggest myth of influenza vaccination? Finding a way to may make the difference in your immunization rates.

Twisting, bending add to HCW ergo risk

Heavy lifting isn't the only strain causing musculoskeletal injuries in health care workers.

IOM panels consider standards for PPE

Is your safety equipment safe enough? Two Institute of Medicine panels are considering whether personal protective equipment (PPE) should be required to meet certification standards.

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Hospital Employee Health – March 1, 2007

March 1, 2007