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Occupational Health & Safety

Sep 24, 2009 Gail Blanchard-Saiger
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Employee health issues are a primary concern for hospital employers. From infection control to ergonomics, hospitals strive to provide a safe work environment in the context of providing excellent patient care.

Pandemic H1N1 Update

Feb 19, 2010 Cheri Hummel
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Cal/OSHA issues updated interim guidance for aerosol transmissible disease standard

This week, Cal/OSHA issued updated Interim Enforcement Guidance on H1N1 and Section 5199, containing respirator-conserving measures and policies that bring Cal/OSHA into compliance with federal OSHA.

Roger Richter

Updated CDC Guidance on H1N1 in the Healthcare Setting

Oct 15, 2009 Karen Bramblett
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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has updated its guidance on H1N1 in the health care setting, “CDC H1N1 Flu | Interim Guidance on Infection Control Measures for 2009 H1N1 Influenza in Healthcare Settings, Including Protection of Healthcare Personnel.”

H1N1 Influenza Vaccination Requirements

Oct 14, 2009 Gail Blanchard-Saiger
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On October 1, 2009, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued the attached All Facilities Letter to General Acute Care Hospitals.

Helpful Links

Aug 21, 2009 Gail Blanchard-Saiger
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Cal/OSHA

www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh1.html

OSHA

www.osha.gov/

Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Manual

Jun 18, 2009 Publications
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The only California-specific resource for hospitals, laboratories and health care facilities
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The Environmental Health & Safety Compliance Manual helps simplify compliance with complex regulations, protect against fines and ensure a safe workplace. It is the only resource specific to California hospitals and health facilities.