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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

1. Understand OSHA’s role in healthcare safety
2. Explain the importance of patient safety
3. Identify OSHA regulations that affect healthcare workplaces
4. Recognize common safety hazards
5. Implement OSHA’s safety standards
6. 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.