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Patient safety work product includes any data, reports, records, memoranda, analyses (such as root cause analyses), or written or oral statements (or copies of any of this material), which are assembled or developed by a provider for reporting to a PSO and are reported to a PSO; or are developed by a patient safety organization for the conduct ...
The Healthcare Quality Improvement Act of 1986 (HCQIA) of the United States was introduced by Congressman Ron Wyden from Oregon. ( Title 42 of the United States Code , Sections 11101 - 11152) It followed a federal antitrust suit by a surgeon against an Astoria hospital and members of its clinic in which he claimed antitrust actions were ...
A doctor wearing personal protective equipment for treating patients with COVID-19. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is inherent in the theory of universal precaution, which requires specialized clothing or equipment for the protection of individuals from hazard. [1]
compatibility of items of personal protective equipment where it is necessary to wear or use more than one item simultaneously. the making, review and changing of assessments in relation to the choice of personal protective equipment. the maintenance (including replacement and cleaning as appropriate) of personal protective equipment.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes gloves, Nomex clothing, overalls, Tyvek suits, respirators, hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, and safety footwear. PPE is often the most important means of controlling hazards in fields such as health care and asbestos removal.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is protective clothing, helmets, goggles, or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer's body from injury or infection. The hazards addressed by protective equipment include physical, electrical, heat, chemical, biohazards , and airborne particulate matter .
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) is an independent not-for-profit organization helping to lead the improvement of health and health care throughout the world. [46] Founded in 1991 and based in Boston, Massachusetts , IHI works to accelerate improvement by building the will for change, cultivating promising concepts for improving ...
Excellence in Minority Health Education and Care Act Amended the Public Health Service Act to provide grants for health professions schools. Pub. L. 100–110: 1987 (No short title) Authorized funding for the Close Up Foundation to conduct the Civic Achievement Award Program in Honor of the Office of Speaker of the House of Representatives.