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Legal Update: Court Reinstates OSHA Vaccination Mandate for Private Employers
Monday, December 20, 2021
On Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, the 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals reinstated the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) federal emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19. The 6th Circuit decision...
Auto Insights: Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Winter weather can create various driving challenges. Cold temperatures make it difficult for engines to work properly, while snow limits tire traction and salt causes rust on exterior paint. That’s why it is important...
Safety Matters: Avoid Winter Slip-ups
Monday, December 13, 2021
Winter months present additional hazards that are typically not factors for employees during warmer weather – specifically, slip and fall concerns. With snow and ice-covered conditions, you run the risk of taking major...
Prescribing as a Key Area for Safety Improvement
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Medication Prescribing as a Key Area for Safety Improvement in Ambulatory Care - Laura M. Cascella, MA - Medications are a cornerstone of patient care and treatment, and the medication process involves various steps...
Risk Management Review: Medical Malpractice
Monday, November 29, 2021
Patient Disregards Physician's Recommendations for Immediate Treatment; Complications Result, Leading to Malpractice Lawsuit - Theodore Passineau, JD, HRM, RPLU, CPHRM, FASHRM - Introduction - Doctors have dealt with...
Health Care Risk Insights: Footwear in Health Care Settings
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
- Footwear is an important issue for health care professionals, many of whom spend long stretches of time standing or walking throughout the day. Good footwear is essential to worker comfort, but comfort concerns must...
Preventing Trips and Slips: Health Care
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
- - Preventing Trips and Slips - Helpful tips for health care workers Wet floors, spills and excess clutter can mean disaster for employees working in a health care setting. Injuries caused by slips, trips and falls...
Regulatory Roundup | October 22
Friday, October 22, 2021
Regulatory Roundup | October 15
Friday, October 15, 2021
October 15, 2021 Regulatory Roundup is a weekly compilation of employee wellness and safety news provided by Texas Mutual. You can read the full article by clicking the titles below. The Occupational Safety and Health...
Health Care Risk Insights: Protecting Patient Data by Preventing Cyber Attacks
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
- - Protecting Patient Data by Preventing Cyber Attacks - The threat of a data breach in a health care facility is daunting. Privacy is the foundation of hospitals’ information systems, and compliance with the Health...