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Safety and health resources for the health care industry such as hospitals, hospices, medical devices, etc.
Health Care Safety » Disaster Management
Emergency plans and disaster guidance for health care facilities
Emergency plans and disaster guidance for health care facilities
Pediatrics: Broselow Pediatric Emergency Tape ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif){kind=small}
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Evaluation form for the correct use of the tape
Health Care Safety » Health Care Fraud
DHHS OIC compliance program, health care fraud, physician fraud, etc.
DHHS OIC compliance program, health care fraud, physician fraud, etc.
Medicare Compliance Program Guidance for Physicians [1444] Compliance guidance for small practices - to combat Medicare fraud
Health Care Safety » Health Care Hazards
Resources related to workplace safety and health hazards in hospitals, long term
Resources related to workplace safety and health hazards in hospitals, long term
Amounts of Mercury in Hospital Equipment [35995] An estimate of mercury content in medical devices and facility equipment
Evaluating Non-Incineration Alternatives for Medical Waste [36007] Considerations for handling medical waste without incineration
Glutaraldehyde Control in Hospitals [35996] Advice on how to eliminate or reduce dependence on glutaraldehyde as a high level disinfectant
Glutaraldehyde Use Survey - Hospitals [35997] Used to identify where glutaraldehyde is used is throughout the hospital
Medical Waste Self Assessment Guide [36008] Helps you evaluate your facility's waste streams to identify opportunities for improvement
Medical Waste Treatment Technologies [36006] An evaluation of non-incineration medical waste treatment technologies
Mercury Reduction in Health Care [36000] Tools for hospitals to use to establish a mercury pollution prevention program
Xylene Alternatives - Hospital Histology Lab [35998] A pilot study of alternatives to the use of xylene in a hospital histology laboratory
UK - NHS Hospital Cleaning Materials - Colour Coding [21084] National Colour Coding Scheme for cleaning materials
State Needle Safety Legislation [36005] Brief overview of state legislation related to needle safety
Health Care Safety » Nursing Home Safety
Ergonomics, patient handling and other nursing home safety hazards
Ergonomics, patient handling and other nursing home safety hazards
Getting Quality Care in a Nursing Home [7795] Tips and tools to help you get quality long-term care for your loved one
Nursing Home Worker Safety Training [27700] Handouts and presentations for safety training of nursing home workers
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Tools for Professionals [35612] Software designed to help state & local public health officials plan, prepare, & practice for the next flu pandemic
Health Care Safety » Patient Handling
Patient transfer techniques, use of lift equipment, patient transfer teams
Patient transfer techniques, use of lift equipment, patient transfer teams
Ceiling Lifts: the BC Experience [30389] A teleconference on the use of ceiling lifts to reduce patient handling injuries
Patient Handling & the Application of Ergonomics [30392] Guidelines for reducing risk in patient handling
Patient Mechanical Lifts - Inspection Checklist [30388] A sample daily mechanical lift inspection checklist
Guidelines for the Use and Handling of Hazardous Drugs [13476] Full text of a hazardous drug handling policy in use by a major university's medical center
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