Personal Safety
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Safety: Avoiding Surgery's Aches and Pains
Take steps to protect surgical team members from workplace risks.
Posted 11/14/19 |
Who's Looking Out for the Providers?
You owe it to your team to reduce the risks of slips, trips and back strains.
Posted 09/27/19 |
5 Ways to Slash Sharps Injuries
Take a proactive approach to protect surgeons and staff from sticks and cuts.
Posted 09/27/19 |
Focus on the Fundamentals Of Radiation Safety
Understanding the principles of time, distance and shielding will limit your team's exposure risks.
Posted 09/27/19 |
Spread the Word About Surgical Smoke Safety
My evacuation success story could guide efforts to clear the OR air in your facility.
Posted 09/27/19 |
Ergonomics in the OR: Protecting Your Surgeons
Limit your physicians' risk of suffering career-threatening injuries from the physical strain of surgery.
Posted 09/11/19 |
Employee Safety: Banding Together to Breathe Easier
Nurses at Baptist Hospital took the lead in eliminating surgical smoke from the ORs.
Posted 09/11/19 |
Surgical Smoke: A Blueprint for Legislative Success
Two states now protect OR workers from surgical smoke. Could yours be next?
Posted 07/18/19 |
Safety: 4 Common Firefighting Mistakes OR Staff Make
Lessons learned from 1,000 fire drills I've conducted in surgical facilities.
Posted 06/19/19 |
Keep Your OR Team Comfortable
The physical demands of surgery can wear down your doctors and staff.
Posted 05/16/19 |