Tropical Storm Michael Safety Protocol
By Julia Vann In the wake of the recent tropical storm Michael, OSHA is once again urging vigilance from both residents and cleanup crews living in the affected areas. Following a giant storm like that, it would feel like the danger has passed, but that is not always the case. There are plenty of […]
Safe Patient Handling
Author: Ernesto Fierro Occupational injuries remain one of the most crucial aspects in the healthcare field . For example, in the United States, an average of 6.4 work related injuries per 100 employees was reported in 2013. Moreover, due to the nature of healthcare settings, occupational injuries can result from on the floor patient interactions. […]
Safety After Tropical Storm Gordon
By Julia Vann With the recent Tropical Storm Gordon, the U.S. Department of Labor has urged the states affected to be extra mindful about safety protocol. In the aftermath of a storm, you would think that the worst would be over. That’s true, but that’s why it’s so important to stay safe afterwards. There […]
Opioids & ED Risk Mitigation
No one wants to wait in the emergency room, but lately it’s become more dangerous for medical professionals. One article by Politico Magazine highlights opioids, gang violence, rising healthcare costs, as well as mental illness as issues that have led to this surge in emergency room healthcare violence. What’s more, OSHA has identified the […]
Healthcare Workplace Violence
Preventable Healthcare Workplace Violence Written by David Johnson It’s astonishing to see the prevalence of violence in healthcare settings. In a publication, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) interpreted Bureau of Labor Statistics data to indicate that healthcare professionals and social assistance workers are four times more likely to be victims of workplace violence […]
How to Create an Effective Compliance Plan: Element 6
This Is How to Create an Effective Compliance Plan: Element 6 Written by Alexa Treubert (Referencing Measuring Compliance Program Effectiveness: A Resource Guide from HCCA-OIG) If you have been keeping up with the previous blogs, by now you should be getting a solid idea about what is going to make or break your compliance plan. […]
How to Create an Effective Compliance Plan: Element 3
How to Create an Effective Compliance Plan: Element 3 Written by Alexa Treubert (Referencing Measuring Compliance Program Effectiveness: A Resource Guide from HCCA-OIG) Last week, we covered how to administer your compliance plan, and gave a few tips and tricks on how to do so efficiently. Along with that, we also discussed the benefits of […]
How to Create an Effective Compliance Plan: Element 2
How to Create an Effective Compliance Plan: Element 2 Written by Alexa Treubert (Referencing Measuring Compliance Program Effectiveness: A Resource Guide from HCCA-OIG) After reading last weeks blog, I am sure that there are still many questions you have about what goes into an effective compliance plan. American Medical Compliance is here to help. Last […]
How to Create an Effective Compliance Plan
How to Create an Effective Compliance Plan: Element 1 Written by Cassie Klenke (Referencing Measuring Compliance Program Effectiveness: A Resource Guide from HCCA-OIG) Creating a compliance plan can be overwhelming! When thinking of all of the different moving parts of what it means to be compliant, anyone could get lost in just thinking about where […]
New England Hematology/Oncology Associates faces nearly $47,000 in proposed fines
ANDOVER, Mass. – New England Hematology/Oncology Associates PC, a medical service provider in Newton, has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration for an alleged willful and an alleged serious violation of workplace safety standards after an OSHA inspection revealed that workers were being exposed to biohazards. Proposed penalties total […]
What can be done to control exposure to bloodborne pathogens?
In order to reduce or eliminate the hazards of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens, an employer must implement an exposure control plan for the worksite with details on employee protection measures. The plan must also describe how an employer will use a combination of engineering and work practice controls, ensure the use of personal protective […]
Penalties, Altoona Clinic
$48,800 In Proposed Penalties from OSHA The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited an Altoona clinic for eight serious health violations involving infections that can be transmitted by blood. These penalties… Read More Additionally, Take a look at AMC’s infection control solutions. Moreover, we offer compliance solutions for HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and others. […]