Newsletter Articles As health systems constantly seek ways to increase revenues while keeping costs down and dealing with ever-increasing pressures from accreditation agencies, it’s no wonder that they continue to look for alternative locations. In November, California suffered its deadliest wildfire in history, the Camp Fire. This single fire killed dozens of people, destroyed 10,500 homes, and burned an area the size of Chicago. Two weeks after the initial blaze began, the casualty toll stood at 85 deaths and more than 200 still missing. During these fires, healthcare workers stepped up to take care of patients before escaping the flames themselves. It’s the New Year, and like us all, you probably want to start fresh and improve your staff training. It’s a good goal to have—one of the best (not to mention cheapest and easiest) ways to improve safety in your facility is to make sure your employees are trained regularly and thoroughly. Don’t worry about reinventing the wheel when it comes to your planning—OSHA offers many free resources on its website designed to promote a safer workplace. Whitepaper Sponsored by MasterLock Lockout and tagout are often considered requirements for industrial environments. But with today’s accident trends showing that many serious injuries and fatalities occur in non-industrial settings, more and more healthcare institutions are becoming concerned about the safety of their maintenance personnel and contractors. Click here to access your free whitepaper! Editor's Picks December 13, 2018 Is All of Your Team In The Know? Our weekly e-newsletters can keep your team abreast of up-to-date industry information; including expert analysis where you need it most. Subscribe to any -- or all -- of our e-newsletters. |