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The
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the primary federal
agency responsible for setting and enforcing workplace safety and health
standards in the U.S., and plays a critical role in establishing guidance
that protect both healthcare workers and patients from occupational hazards. Review
OSHA standards most relevant to clinical facilities:
- Workplace hazards in healthcare
settings
- Infectious diseases and
bloodborne pathogens
- Personal protective equipment
- Hazard communication
- Musculoskeletal disorders and
ergonomics
- Emergency preparedness
- Workplace violence
- Natural and human-caused
disasters
- Patient safety
- Reporting and record keeping
Foster a culture of compliance and safety for your
employees and patients.
Ensuring patient safety is a crucial factor
in healthcare delivery, and it is closely tied to the safety and well-being of
healthcare workers. The healthcare industry has one of the highest rates of
work-related injuries and illnesses. Preparation is a key line of defense. Eliminate
known dangers in your practice, implement safe workplace standards for
employees and patients, and maintain compliance. By adhering to OSHA’s
standards, you can improve safety culture, reduce workplace injuries, and
ensure that both workers and patients receive the care they need in a safe
environment.
Learning
Objectives
- Understand OSHA’s role in healthcare safety
- Explain the importance of patient safety
- Identify OSHA regulations that affect healthcare
workplaces
- Recognize common safety hazards
- Implement OSHA’s safety standards
- Apply OSHA’s recordkeeping and reporting requirements
Target Audience
This course is suitable for practice
administrators and medical office managers charged with establishing and
enforcing OSHA and hazard communication standards in the medical office. It is
also ideal for training new or established employees.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Earn 3 PMI CEUs for attendance at this program. Practice Management Institute grants CEUs for its certified professionals based on total number of instructional hours (1 CEU per hour of classroom instruction). CEUs may be applied to annual recertification requirements, as directed in the certification renewal requirements for your credential(s).
If you are seeking CEU credits for other certifications or organizations, please contact your organization for pre-approval and credit guidelines. A certificate of attendance will be provided.
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Program Schedule
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Check out our self-paced version!
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