Description
Book SynopsisComprehensive in scope, this totally revamped edition of a bestseller is the ideal desk reference for anyone tasked with hazard control and safety management in the healthcare industry. Presented in an easy-to-read format, Healthcare Hazard Control and Safety Management, Third Edition examines hazard control and safety management as proactive functions of an organization.
Like its popular predecessors, the book supplies a complete overview of hazard control, safety management, compliance, standards, and accreditation in the healthcare industry. This edition includes new information on leadership, performance improvement, risk management, organizational culture, behavioral safety, root cause analysis, and recent OSHA and Joint Commission Emergency Management requirements and regulatory changes.
The book illustrates valuable insights and lessons learned by author James T. Tweedy, executive director of the International Board for Certification of Safety M
Table of Contents
Healthcare Hazard Control. Understanding Accidents. Leadership and Management. Federal Agencies, Standards Organizations, and Voluntary Associations. Facility Safety. Emergency Management. Hazardous Materials. Infection Control and Prevention. Fire Safety Management. Environmental Services and Food/Dietary Department Safety. Support Department Safety. Nursing and Clinical Area Safety Topics. Patient Safety. Radiation, Laboratory, and Pharmacy Safety.
