Having a compliance program in place is a start but having an effective compliance program is the goal. Proactively assessing the effectiveness of one’s own compliance program is better than…
Don’t Pay for Free Workplace Posters That Are Required By Law
Employers are required to advise employees of their federal rights in the form of displaying federally required posters in the workplace. Compliance with these federal requirements is necessary to avoid…
How would your staff react to an auditor or investigator?
Audits and investigations are stressful events either with or without prior notice. Medical staff should be prepared for an unannounced visit. First Healthcare Compliance provides a sample policy that assists…
Are You Aware of the New OSHA Reporting Requirements?
All employers under Federal OSHA jurisdiction are required to report any work-related fatality within 8 hours. As of January 1, 2015, all employers are also required to report any work…
Is your staff practicing hand hygiene that complies with your policies and procedures?
Compliance with hand hygiene is one of the most important ways to prevent spread of infection. In the United States about 1 in 25 hospital patients a year acquire an…
Compliance with the Hazard Communication Standard
The goal of OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is to “ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are evaluated and that information concerning their hazards is transmitted…
OSHA’s Small Entity Compliance Guide for Employers that Use Hazardous Chemicals
Since the initiation of the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS), acute illness and injuries due to chemical exposures have decreased by over 40%. This improvement in workplace safety is directly related…
Upcoming OSHA Training Deadline
Training your staff on the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System must be completed by December 1, 2013. In March 2012, OSHA revised the Hazard Communication Standard to align with the…
Top 10 Reasons to Have a Compliance Program
10 I want to know about a violation of law in my practice before the government and the world know about it. In a world with information readily available at…
Avoid OSHA Violations In Your Medical Office
Under the Occupational and Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. According to Robert Kulick, OSHA regional administrator, employers…