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The state of healthcare and cyber security and threats in 2021
December 7, 2021
The 10 biggest reported healthcare data breaches of 2021 (by the number of individuals affected) were all hacking/IT incidents, and all but one occurred on the organization’s network server. Ransomware continues to be a threat across the healthcare sector, and the trend is likely to continue in 2022.
Environmental issues meet workplace safety with combined OSHA and EPA enforcement
November 22, 2021
OSHA safety inspectors are now cross-trained with the EPA and vice-versa. If your organization regularly encounters one or the other, expect more from them.
Critical guidance on OSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard
October 20, 2021
Healthcare workplaces should review and comply with the mandatory OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard. Healthcare employers must comply with that standard. All employers must comply with any other applicable mandatory safety and health standards and regulations issued and enforced either by OSHA or by an OSHA-approved state plan.
What to do when OSHA inspectors arrive
October 8, 2021
There are nine things you should do when OSHA inspectors arrive. Skim and save this list for the next time it happens to you. And, maybe know when things aren’t going so well.
OSHA citations vs. violations and recordable vs. reportable explained
October 5, 2021
Knowing the difference between an OSHA fine and an OSHA citation is the difference between many thousands of dollars. More on reporting, reportables, and incidents here.
VPC advances lifesaving training for active shooter threats with R²EBA
September 13, 2021
After years of study and training, R²EBA goes beyond the oft-cited “Run, Hide, Fight” response used by many training programs and will save lives.
