Hospital elevator causes repairman’s grisly death

Despite efforts to improve worker safety at hospitals, they can still be dangerous places for workers caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. The latest case: Read more

AHA comes out against OSHA setting resident work hours

The American Hospital Association says the feds shouldn’t be in the business of regulating medical residents’ hours. Read more

Report: Only half of attacks on ER nurses reported

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A new study by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) reveals startling levels of violence against emergency department nurses. Read more

OSHA weighs tougher rules on residents’ hours

Even tighter rules may be on the way that limit the hours residents can work in hospitals. Read more

OSHA cites hospital over series of violent attacks by patients

Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut, has been cited by OSHA after employees were injured 25 times in the past five years by violent patients. Read more

Hospital fined for violating safety standards

Nurses’ inadequate access to key infection control equipment and related safety violations have landed one hospital in hot water with several federal agencies. Read more

New safety rules on the horizon for health care facilities

Don’t be surprised if the feds issue new rules regarding worker safety in health care settings. Read more