Eighteen of the last nineteen years have been the hottest on record and when coupled with the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme heat events, it is not surprising that illnesses and deaths associated with increased temperatures are also on the rise. While we continue to anticipate exactly what OSHA’s final Heat Injury standard will […]
If you or your organization are involved in a lawsuit, you will have to defend your decisions and documentation (or lack thereof). The main source of truth will be the patient’s medical record. Complete records will defend you against allegations of negligence, improper treatment or omissions of care. On the other hand, medical malpractice lawsuits […]
Different from the March 29 webinar, this upcoming presentation is geared towards frontline staff, their managers, hospital leadership, risk managers, and providers. Please share this with your colleagues as appropriate. Front line staff are continuously working in a patient’s medical record. Their documentation can completely change the outcome of a lawsuit and make or break […]
Our OSHA 30 Hour General Industry course is designed for supervisors, leads, seasoned employees, and/or those looking to enhance their occupational safety education journey with strong building blocks to aid in their future success. Participants will become more familiar with 29 CFR 1910 through this engaging in-person course designed to prepare supervisors and workers to, […]
During this session, panelists will be live to discuss questions and concerns from participants about the legal implications of poor documentation and communication as well as how to ensure defensible patient health records based on prior experiences, the standard of care and industry best practices. Whether or not you are able to join us, please […]
This event is for PHT Members Only. Slips, trips, falls continue to be the most frequent and most severe cause of claims for the Trust as a whole. The purpose of this training program is for attendees to recognize, evaluate and control hazards in your workplaces that may cause slips, trips and falls and to […]
This webinar will include an update on the Antum/SCHA Workplace Violence Data Collaborative. Workplace violence (WPV) in healthcare is an epidemic that has continued to grow during the Covid-19 pandemic. This webinar explores the cost of WPV to healthcare organizations, patients and healthcare workers and evidence-based interventions that can reduce the risk of WPV. The […]
Ergonomics refers to the concept and process of fitting the job to the worker and is an important factor in our daily lives. Employees who go home at the end of the day with sore shoulders, neck, and eyes highlight how well that fit was (or really wasn’t) executed for them. Office workers usually spend […]
Our OSHA 30 Hour General Industry course is designed for supervisors, leads, seasoned employees, and/or those looking to enhance their occupational safety education journey with strong building blocks to aid in their future success. Participants will become more familiar with 29 CFR 1910 through this engaging in-person course designed to prepare supervisors and workers to, […]
Being in compliance with the most frequently cited standards often goes a long way toward complete compliance if OSHA comes calling! In this session, we will highlight OSHA’s Top Ten citation list for 2022 and provide examples of where they can be found in healthcare settings. As administrations change, so do the regulatory priorities of […]
Training Coordinator and former Compliance Officer, Jonid Castillo will provide a 1.5 hour overview of Safety Management Systems and Contractor Management. Jonid will discuss the importance of building a strong relationship between host employers and contractors in order to create a safe and inclusive environment for all. Part of this discussion will outline expectations, communication, […]
Program Overview The safety and health of our healthcare workforce continues to evolve, presenting our members with both challenges and opportunities. At the Workers’ Compensation and Safety Forum, we will cover a variety of healthcare-specific worker safety topics and reconnect you with your peers. We will cover topics like the importance of selling safety to […]
