Medical Office Manager

Workplace Safety

Model Tool: Ebola: customizable memo for staff

Why you need this memo: As Ebola dominates the news and social media, people—and especially healthcare workers—have become concerned. How this memo helps you: This memo, together with the Ebola informational handout for staff, allows you to communicate with your staff and address concerns. How to use this memo: Customize this memo as needed and use it with the Ebola … [Read more...] about Model Tool: Ebola: customizable memo for staff

Nurses’ work-related injuries and physical discomfort impact patient care

Findings of an independent survey conducted by Ergotron, a Nortek company that manufactures ergonomic workplace products, highlights many of the day-to-day difficulties nurses face with medical equipment, clinical workflow, electronic health records (EHRs), physical strain or injury and how these factors impact the delivery of quality patient care. Of note, 60 percent of nurses … [Read more...] about Nurses’ work-related injuries and physical discomfort impact patient care

13 steps to prevent bloodborne infection and liability

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens: A 13 step compliance game plan Protecting employees from bloodborne infection isn’t just a medical imperative but a legal one under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules. In case you don’t have the time or inclination to read the entire OSHA regulation, here’s an explanation of what it requires and a 13-step game plan for … [Read more...] about 13 steps to prevent bloodborne infection and liability

Employee Safety Briefing: How to prevent injuries in the home office

Why you need this safety briefing: If you have telecommuters on your staff, you need to be concerned about their safety when they are working at home. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not require inspections of home offices, but you would be wise to remind your employees about working in a safe environment. How this safety briefing helps you: This … [Read more...] about Employee Safety Briefing: How to prevent injuries in the home office

Model Policy: Exposure control

Why you need this policy: Health care employees face risk of exposure to deadly bloodborne infections. How this policy helps you: This model policy will help you protect your employees for bloodborne infections and your medical office from liability for violations of federal OSHA rules. How to use this policy: Adapt this policy to your medical office. Insert names and other … [Read more...] about Model Policy: Exposure control