In recent years, a staffing shortage has plagued the direct care workforce (DCW). Organizations have not been able to keep pace with the rising demand for home health services, and they are scrambling to fill these positions.
Hospital accreditation leaders must exhibit a blend of resourcefulness, strategic project management, interpersonal acumen, and strong commitment to detail.
Education of general staff about drug diversion is essential to any diversion program. Clinical staff are often unaware of the scope of the problem and what is at stake. Even in large facilities, staff are often close-knit and extremely trusting of each other.
Compressed gases are hazardous due to high pressure and the nature of each gas. Different gases present different chemical hazards, potentially including fire, toxicity, corrosion, or asphyxiation by air displacement. Only a few types of gases are used in clinical laboratories, but a potential hazard is present even with just one cylinder.
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