Healthcare Hazard Control and Safety Management

The third edition of this bestselling reference supplies a comprehensive overview of hazard control, safety management, compliance, standards, and accreditation in the healthcare industry. Examining hazard control and safety management as proactive functions of the organization, this edition includes new information on leadership, performance improvement, risk management, organizational culture, behavioral safety, root cause analysis, and recent OSHA and Joint Commission regulatory changes. Outlining a proactive hazard control approach based on leadership involvement, the book includes checklists and sample management plans that readers can immediately put to use.