Ready to get started? Call today: 4 Easy Steps to Organizing Your Drug Sample Closet
If yours is like most medical offices, there’s no doubt a closet full of sample medications lurking inside. These blister packs and bottles can quickly…
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What’s Allowed in Medical Waste Containers?
Medical waste containers aren’t trash cans. You can’t put just anything in them. Only certain items should be disposed of in these special containers that…
Are You Protected from HIPAA Threats?
Health information in your facility is a potential source of problems, depending on a variety of factors. HIPAA requires healthcare providers to establish effective safeguards…
Ebola Virus: Is your facility protected?
As we witness the Ebola virus outbreak turning from bad to worse, it is a good time to evaluate whether your facility is ready. The…
Checklist: Electrical Safety (29 CFR 1910.304)
Electrical hazards in medical and dental offices can pose danger to workers and patients. OSHA mandates that employers adhere to standards to reduce workplace hazards,…
Checklist: Exit Routes Standard (29 CFR Subpart E 1910.35, 1910.36, 1910.37, and 1910.38 and 1910.39)
Medical and dental offices must follow the Exit Routes Standard. OSHA established this standard to provide safe and accessible building exits in case of fire…
Checklist: Ionizing Radiation Standard (29 CFR 1910.1096)
This standard applies to medical and dental offices that have an x-ray machine, used for diagnosis and treatment of certain diseases. X-ray machines are significant…
Checklist: Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
This standard is set to ensure that hazards in medical and dental offices are classified and communicated to employers and employees to prevent harm. Facilities…
Checklist: Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030)
This is the most applicable, most requested and most referenced OSHA standard in medical and dental offices. This standard aims to prevent the spread of…
The Importance of Safety Programs in Your Workplace
Safety is always a priority in the workplace, which is why safety programs are required for all businesses. Every occupation has safety issues that must…