April is Stress Awareness Month. As you likely know, finding healthy ways to cope with stress can really improve your quality of life. But it’s much easier said than done, especially when you’re juggling multiple stressors. Sudden changes, such as being injured in a car accident or losing a loved one, can also cause your […]
Prevent Medical Harm: Patient Safety Awareness Week
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) hosts Patient Safety Awareness Week in March to inspire action to improve the safety of the health care system for both patients and providers. Medical Harm Impacts Millions of Patients Worldwide Medical harm is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates […]
Healthcare Safety: Hazards and Common Injuries for Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers provide important health services, from emergency medical care to dental cleanings. Healthcare and social assistance workers get injured more than any other sector, according to data from OSHA. In 2017 the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 582,800 injury and illness cases among healthcare and social assistance workers. That’s over 150,000 more cases than […]
Getting Help After a Prescription Drug Injury
Although medication must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before being sold in the United States, drug injuries from both prescription and over-the-counter medicines can occur. In some cases, defective medicines cause harm. In others, unclear warning labels or instructions fail to provide important information to patients. Medications can also be mishandled […]
Tornado Damage Leads to OSHA Investigations
In mid-December 2021, tornados caused serious damage, injuries, and fatalities throughout the Midwest, particularly at an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois, and a candle factory in Mayfield, Kentucky. Amazon Investigation The Amazon warehouse collapsed after it was hit by the EF-3 tornado, leaving six employees dead. OSHA inspectors are investigating to determine if workplace safety […]
