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. In the event of a work related
injury, hospitals comply with California’s complex workers’
compensation laws. Because various state and federal
agencies regulate employee health and safety issues in the health
care workplace, it is critical to ensure the employee health and
workers’ compensation teams have accurate, comprehensive and
up-to-date information.
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.”