OSHA Under the Trump Administration: A Year in Review for Clinical Labs
A closer look at what changed in OSHA’s operations that could affect medical laboratories
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The Most Common Chemical Waste Management Mistakes for Clinical Labs to Avoid
How laboratory staff can steer clear of common mistakes when handling and storing chemical waste
Will the Biden Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Survive Court Challenge?
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OSHA Orders Inspectors to Use the Hammer to Enforce New COVID-19 Protocols
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CMS Couldn’t Verify Hospital Safety During COVID and Won’t Be Able to Do So in Next Pandemic
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Enforcement Trends: Has OSHA Done Enough to Enforce COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules?
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Doctors & Nurses Eager to Get Back to Work Despite COVID-19 Anxieties
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Earning our Spot on the Patient-Centered Care Team
By Jennifer Dawson, MHA, FACHE, CPHQ, LSSBB, DLM(ASCP)SLS, QIHC, QLC bio
There is a lot of talk these days about integrating the laboratory into patient-centered care teams1 and about forming…
Ergonomics in the Laboratory Setting
By Dan Scungio, MT (ASCP), SLS, CQA (ASQ) bio
Sometimes when I am talking about lab safety and the topic turns to ergonomics, I get an unusual reaction from the audience…
Changes in hazardous waste management: the Generator Improvement Rule
By Dan Scungio, MT (ASCP), SLS, CQA (ASQ) bio
If you haven't heard by now, you should know that the EPA published its Generator Improvement Rule (GIR) in 2016. It is an update to the…
Diagnostics & Demographics: Is Your Lab Prepared to Accommodate an Aging Population?
From - National Intelligence Report
Talk of an aging population isn't idle chatter. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 2030 will mark a significant turning point in…
The Safety Interpretation
By Dan Scungio, MT (ASCP), SLS, CQA (ASQ) bio
When hospitals were placed on OSHA's list of "high-risk" workplaces, no one had to ask why. OSHA adjusts that list based on the number of injuries that occur on the job…