Healthcare hazard control and safety management

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Comprehensive in scope, this totally revamped edition of a bestseller is the ideal desk reference for anyone tasked with hazard control and safety management in the healthcare industry. Presented in an easy-to-read format, Healthcare Hazard Control and Safety Management, Third Edition examines hazard control and safety management as proactive functions of an organization. Like its popular predecessors, the book supplies a complete overview of hazard control, safety management, compliance, standards, and accreditation in the healthcare industry. This edition includes.  Read more... Abstract: Comprehensive in scope, this totally revamped edition of a bestseller is the ideal desk reference for anyone tasked with hazard control and safety management in the healthcare industry. Presented in an easy-to-read format, Healthcare Hazard Control and Safety Management, Third Edition examines hazard control and safety management as proactive functions of an organization. Like its popular predecessors, the book supplies a complete overview of hazard control, safety management, compliance, standards, and accreditation in the healthcare industry. This edition includes Content: Front Cover Contents Preface Acknowledgments Author Chapter 1: Healthcare Hazard Control Chapter 2: Understanding Accidents Chapter 3: Leadership and Management Chapter 4: Federal Agencies, Standards Organizations, and Voluntary Associations Chapter 5: Facility Safety Chapter 6: Emergency Management Chapter 7: Hazardous Materials Chapter 8: Infection Control and Prevention Chapter 9: Fire Safety Management Chapter 10: Environmental Services and Food/Dietary Department Safety Chapter 11: Support Department Safety Chapter 12: Nursing and Clinical Area Safety Topics. Chapter 13: Patient SafetyChapter 14: Radiation, Laboratory, and Pharmacy Safety Appendix A: Hazard Control Management Evaluation Scoring System (HCESS) Appendix B: Worker Perception Survey Questions Appendix C: Sample Hazard Control Policy Statement Appendix D: Hazard Correction Status Form Appendix E: Sample Elements Appendix F: Improvement Principles Appendix G: Causal Factors Chart Appendix H: Ergonomic Symptoms Report Appendix I: Hazardous Exposure Limits and Terms Appendix J: Revised Hazard Communication Standard Appendix K: Hazard Communication Training Record. Appendix L: Numerical Hazardous Material RatingsAppendix M: Model Hazard Communication Plan Appendix N: List of Selected NFPA Codes and Standards Appendix O: Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment Form (Sample) Appendix P: HAZWOPER Training Requirements (29 CFR 1910.120) Appendix Q: Retention of Occupational Safety and Health Act Records Appendix R: Model Respirator Plan for Small Businesses Appendix S: Sample Accident Investigation Report Appendix T: Workplace Violence Prevention Policy Appendix U: OSHA Construction Safety Plan Outline. Appendix V: Hazard Control-Related AcronymsAppendix W: Bloodborne Training Requirements Appendix X: Patient and Resident Moving Guidelines Appendix Y: Patient Safety Plan Development Considerations Appendix Z: Construction Infection Control Program Elements Appendix AA: TB Model Exposure Control Plan Appendix BB: Glossary of Terms Appendix CC: AHRQ Patient Safety Tools and Resources Appendix DD: Agency Listings Appendix EE: NIOSH Healthcare Worker Information Appendix FF: OSHA Publication Listing Bibliography Back Cover.