In the world of safety data, there is certainly a tendency to want to know what’s going on in that world, and oftentimes that knowledge comes tied to a Top (insert number here) List. And the good folks at the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) are certainly no exception.
The history of SDOH reaches back to 1967, when the Whitehall study examined more than 17,500 male civil servants between the ages of 20 and 64 in London, analyzing data over a period of 10 years. Data was gathered on physical health and habits, including blood pressure, height, weight, laboratory values, and lifestyle habits. It ranked the men in categories according to their work title: administrative, professional, executive, clerical, and other. The study found that the lower the grade, the higher the mortality rate, with men in the lowest grade having a mortality rate of three times higher than that of men in the highest grade.
What is the best way to prepare for patients each and every day? The best way is to create a safe, effective, and efficient system for providing patient care. It is to become knowledgeable and identify issues in an effort to minimize risks and maximize best outcomes.
The official start of hurricane season is almost here. Hurricanes, especially the monster storms, have taught American hospitals some big lessons, and if you haven’t put those lessons into your resiliency plan, then you’re behind the game. For an example, just look to New Orleans.
Should physicians with possible mental health issues be required to participate in specialized physician health programs? What programs are out there? What industry developments can medical staffs follow? What isn’t helping physicians and what is?
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