by Mary Pat Whaley | May 22, 2012 | General
Needlestick injury is a serious problem among healthcare workers. It is estimated that 800,000 needlesticks occur each year in the US, with about 2% of these likely to be contaminated with HIV. The risk of infection with Hepatitis B (HBV) or Hepatitis C (HCV) from a...
by Mary Pat Whaley | May 22, 2011 | Day-to-Day Operations
The terms “biohazardous material,” “biohazardous waste,” “medical waste,” “regulated waste,” and “regulated medical waste” are used somewhat interchangeably, but they...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Mar 6, 2011 | Innovation, Learn This: Technology Answers
I’ve had a lot of questions since last week when I offered to help readers “get on the cloud.” Most people want to know – what exactly does getting on the cloud mean? The term cloud comes from both the look of technical drawings which depict...
by Mary Pat Whaley | Dec 22, 2008 | Day-to-Day Operations, Human Resources
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Ergonomic disorders including CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome), various tendon disorders and lower back injuries, are the most rapidly growing category of OSHA recordable injuries and illnesses.” According to the...
