Hospital Employee Health – June 1, 2015
June 1, 2015
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Under the gun: Hospitals pressed to take action on violence
Violence against health care workers — particularly nurse assistants and nurses — is increasing at an alarming rate that warrants immediate action.
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OSHA outlines ‘universal precautions’ for violence
In recently issued guidelines on preventing violence, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration outlines key strategies to reduce hazards in high-risk health care environments.
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The active shooter in healthcare: ‘Gut’ feelings may be the first sign, but what about patients?
Who is the active shooter in a healthcare setting? No real profile exists, but research in other settings indicates there may be signs or indicators, according to a recent report by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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Hospital uses team to defuse volatile situations
As a hospital patient or visitor demonstrates escalating frustration or agitation, there may be a narrow, closing window to defuse the situation before violence ensues. At South Nassau Communities Hospital (SNCH) in Oceanside, NY, it’s time to call “Code Grey.”
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HCW injuries call for improved safety culture
Injury prevention measures that reduce job risks to nurses and nurse assistants are urgently needed as part of a safety culture that emphasizes continuous improvement and resources such as patient lifting equipment and ongoing training, the Occupational Health Safety Network (OHSN) reports.
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Drug-diverting health care workers endanger themselves and patients, but are hard to spot
Is an employee at your facility diverting opioids or other drugs for personal use? If so, not only are they risking their own life, they are putting patients at risk of suffering in the absence of pain medication and outbreaks due to contaminated medications.