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Fisher Phillips

Hospital and Management Company Both Liable for Same OSHA Violation at Shared Worksite: What Can You Do to Avoid “Single-Employer”...

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A recent federal appeals court ruling illustrates the risks of “single-employer” liability for OSHA citations for common business arrangements today. These involve separate companies that perform different functions but share...more

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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: D.C. Circuit Holds Employer That Failed to Implement Its Own Safety Program Violated the General...

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The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit recently issued a decision that should be of concern to every employer and safety professional. The case involved an employer that had ambitious but...more

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Workplace Violence: What Hospital Executives and Administrators Need to Know

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In today’s world, hospitals have to be prepared for anything and everything, and not just medical emergencies. They have to be prepared to handle all types of workplace violence, from active shooters to abuse from...more

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Does Physician Burnout Injure Patients? Isn’t the Time for Action Now?

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Physician and healthcare worker burnout is dangerous. It is estimated that 350 doctors in the United States commit suicide every year – roughly a doctor a day. Serious medical errors are significantly increased, causing...more

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Healthcare and Health and Safety Risks: What Employers Can Do About Increased Rates of Physician Burnout and Fatigue

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On July 9, 2018, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine published a study in a peer-reviewed medical journal indicating that “[p]hysician burnout is at least equally responsible for medical errors as unsafe...more

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Cal/OSHA Adopts First in the Nation Standard on Workplace Violence Prevention for Healthcare Employers

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National research indicates that health care workers are at a substantially higher risk of workplace violence than the average worker in another industry. According to the federal Occupational Safety and Health...more

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OSHA Stepping Up Scrutiny of Hospitals and Inpatient Health Care Facilities

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On June 25, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a Memorandum to its Compliance Officers expanding its enforcement policy regarding workplace hazards facing employees in the health care...more

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OSHA Concentrates its Health Care Facility Inspections on Key Areas, but Specific Requirements Remain Elusive

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On June 25, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a press release outlining its focus areas for health care facility inspections. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs),...more

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NNU Ebola “Day of Action” Slated for November 12, 2014

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Registered nurses in 16 states and the District of Columbia are planning a national “Day of Action” by engaging in strikes, picketing, leafleting, rallies, and candlelight vigils on Wednesday, November 12, in support of...more

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Polsinelli Podcasts - What Health Care Providers Need to Know About Ebola Preparedness

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As the Ebola epidemic continues to grow in West Africa, hospitals across the U.S. are putting protocols in place to prepare themselves in the event that an Ebola patient is admitted to their facility. We’ve already seen...more

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Hospital’s Failure to Abate Patient and Visitor Violence Against Employees Results in OSHA Penalty

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Hospitals, remarkably, are one of the most hazardous places to work. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, hospital workers have an estimated rate of 8.3 assaults per 10,000 workers compared to an estimated 2...more

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