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Risk Insights: Supporting Mental Health for a Safer Workplace
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Supporting Mental Health for a Safer Workplace - Mental illness is a prevalent issue in the United States. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 1 in 5 (23.1%) adults live with a mental illness....
Risk Insights: Managing Commercial Fleet Maintenance and Repair Costs: Trends, Strategies and Insurance Benefits
Monday, December 30, 2024
Managing Commercial Fleet Maintenance and Repair Costs: Trends, Strategies and Insurance Benefits - Fleet maintenance is a critical responsibility for businesses that rely on vehicles to support their operations....
Risk Insights: Green Practices in Health Care Facilities
Monday, December 30, 2024
Green Practices in Health Care Facilities - Sustainability has become increasingly important for health care facilities. Faced with regulatory requirements, cost-saving opportunities and growing public expectations for...
Risk Insights: Preventing Workplace Violence in Mental Health Facilities
Monday, December 30, 2024
Preventing Workplace Violence in Mental Health Facilities - Employees in mental health facilities face workplace violence at a rate significantly higher than those in other industries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics...
Risk Insights: Best Practices for Safety Committees
Friday, November 1, 2024
Best Practices for Safety Committees - A safety committee is crucial for creating and maintaining a safe workplace culture. These committees bring together employees, management and safety professionals to proactively...
Risk Insights: A Corporate Boards Guide to Generative AI Benefits and Risks
Monday, September 30, 2024
A Corporate Board’s Guide to Generative AI Benefits and Risks - As generative artificial intelligence (AI) advances, corporate boards are increasingly leveraging its capabilities to improve several aspects of their...
Risk Insights: Steps for Businesses to Create Safer Drivers
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Steps for Businesses to Create Safer Drivers - Company drivers are exposed to several risks on the road. In fact, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report, transportation incidents are the leading cause of work-...
Risk Insights: Health Care Industry Trends to Watch in 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024
Health Care Industry Trends to Watch in 2024 - In recent years, the health care industry has been navigating a landscape fraught with volatility. Shifting market demands, supply chain struggles and medical inflation...
Risk Insights: Understanding, Preventing and Mitigating Workplace Violence
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Understanding, Preventing and Mitigating Workplace Violence - Workplace violence threatens the health and safety of employees, clients and visitors. It affects all industries, regardless of size or location, and its...
Risk Insights: The Importance of Safety Orientations in Onboarding
Monday, October 23, 2023
- - The Importance of Safety Orientations in Onboarding - Minimizing workplace injuries is vital for businesses across industry lines. Especially as it pertains to new employees, implementing safety orientations in the...
Risk Insights: Incidental Medical Malpractice Insurance
Friday, February 17, 2023
This type of medical malpractice insurance is intended for those who have a medical exposure for operations that are incidental, but not the major function of their business. Incidental medical malpractice insurance was...
Risk Insights: Avoiding Muscle and Ligament Injuries
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Helpful tips for reducing your risk of strains and sprains - Over six million injuries occur in the workplace every year. Sprains, strains and tears to muscles and connective tissues are some of the most common injuries...
Risk Insights: The Benefits of a Safe Patient Handling Program
Friday, November 18, 2022
Because of age or incapacitation due to illness or injury, patients in health care settings often need help performing normal daily tasks like sitting up or walking. Helping patients with these tasks requires...
Injury and Illness Reporting, Response and Recordkeeping for Temporary Workers
Friday, August 19, 2022
Temporary workers (TWs) employed by a host employer (HE) through a staffing company (SC) can create unique occupational safety and health concerns. Since the work arrangements for TWs tend to be nonstandard short- and...
Reducing Medication Management Risks in Home Healthcare
Friday, July 15, 2022
Medication errors and adverse drug events are areas of high risk across the healthcare spectrum. Despite a diverse range of interventions over the years, issues related to medication safety still prove challenging for...
Risk Perspectives in Telehealth: Informed Consent
Friday, July 1, 2022
Technological advancements in healthcare have helped improve access to, options for, and convenience of care. Healthcare delivered via telecommunication technology (telehealth), has become an increasingly popular and...
Risk Perspectives in Telehealth: Licensing
Monday, April 25, 2022
Technology has created opportunities for physicians, dentists, and other healthcare practitioners to extend the reach of their professional practice beyond the physical limitations of their practice settings. Through...
Risk Insights: Spring Storm Safety Tips for Businesses
Monday, March 28, 2022
Spring can bring about some of the year’s most dangerous weather and wreak havoc on many aspects of a company’s operations. This article discusses the weather threats to watch out for during spring and measures...