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Revised Hazard Communication Standard

The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) (29 CFR 1910.1200(g)), revised this year, requires that the chemical manufacturer, distributor, or importer provide Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) (formerly MSDSs or Material Safety...

What Security Lessons can we Learn from Superstorm Sandy?

Security Lessons from Superstorm Sandy

An important lesson in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy is the need to beef up contingency plans, including making sure staff members are cross-trained. "Practices in New York and Jersey affected by the storm found...

Emergency Eyewash Stations and Blood Exposures

The answer to this question offers some interesting information on blood exposure to the eyes. Q: Are emergency eyewash stations required for blood exposures to the eyes? A: There is a fine technical debate...

CFO Checklist for ACO

Many Accountable Care Organizations have formed across the nation in the past year. Though the ACO model is still developing, one thing is certain: Organizations need to be prepared financially for the new healthcare...

Timely OSHA Training

Although your OSHA training is required annually, here is a question that many practices may have: Q: Does our annual OSHA training have to happen exactly one year to the day later? We are low-staffed right now and...

What does OSHA say on the use of Scalpels and Safety Needles?

Q: When OSHA insists on the use of safety needles and scalpels, isn't it overstepping its authority by telling doctors how to practice medicine? A: That's not how the agency sees things. With regard to the use of...

Major U.S. Healthcare Data Breaches

Major U.S. healthcare data breaches have surpassed a significant milestone: More than 500 breaches have been confirmed since September 2009, when the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began keeping tabs....

CMS not Compliant on Breach Notification

CMS not Compliant on Data Breach Notification

CMS did not meet several Recovery Act requirements in reporting 14 breaches of PHI, according to an OIG report. CMS reported that it had 14 breaches of PHI requiring notification under the Recovery Act between...

Training for an Electronic MSDS System

This is a question that is asked frequently. Here is the answer that will help you in your MSDS training. Q: We use an electronic MSDS access system. Are there any special training requirements we need to know about?...

Risk Analysis is the Question. What is the Answer?

While risk analysis is a necessary component to reach and achieve the Meaningful Use requirements, it is also a necessary tool to reach any sort of substantial compliance with many other standards and implementation...