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Can you name the person responsible for your Respiratory Protection Administration? Is it YOU? Are you sure it's not? It's crucial to ensure the right person is in this role. Designating someone without proper qualifications could lead to trouble. Join The Risk Matrix podcast to learn more from experts James Junkin, MS, CSP, MSP, SMS, ASP, CSHO and Dr. L.F. Martin, PhD, MBA, PMP, CIH, CSP, CHMM, sponsored by Veriforce Hub Partner UCPM. Don't risk safety by simply copying others' programs. Craft a tailored plan that meets regulations. Your safety depends on it. #RespiratoryProtection #SafetyFirst #safetyculture https://lnkd.in/erMbZMWi

𝗖𝗤𝗖 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗛&𝗦 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 - 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 ☣️ Ensuring your healthcare organisation's safety management system aligns with CQC standards is crucial to achieve success at your next inspection. Begin by conducting comprehensive risk assessments of activities within your daily routine. By identifying potential hazards and evaluating the risks, you will establish a solid foundation for your safety management system. Are you confident that your risk assessments cover all aspects of CQC standards? If not, document where you fall short within a dedicated action plan and involve your staff in making the necessary improvements. #healthcareindustry #healthcarejourney #cqc #healthandsafetymanagement #carehomesuk #nursinghomes #accusafe

𝗖𝗤𝗖 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗛&𝗦 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 - 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 ☣️ Ensuring your healthcare organisation's safety management system aligns with CQC standards is crucial to achieve success at your next inspection. Begin by conducting comprehensive risk assessments of activities within your daily routine. By identifying potential hazards and evaluating the risks, you will establish a solid foundation for your safety management system. Are you confident that your risk assessments cover all aspects of CQC standards? If not, document where you fall short within a dedicated action plan and involve your staff in making the necessary improvements. #healthcareindustry #healthcarejourney #cqc #healthandsafetymanagement #carehomesuk #nursinghomes #accusafe

Starting off on a high note at the First International Conference on Medical Device Safety Risk Management, expertly organised by Bijan at HQ Medtronic. The keynote by Geoff CEO of Medtronic, set the tone perfectly, emphasising the paramount importance of patient safety: - Always prioritise the patient - Approach every decision with a sense of purpose and ownership, recognising the human impact. A great reminder of why we do what we do in the medical device industry. Looking forward to connecting with friends and industry connections to further discuss safety risk management. #PatientSafety #HealthcareInnovation #MedTech #RiskManagement Hans Mische PA Consulting

The Total Systems Safety Approach to Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) emphasizes the critical need for healthcare organizations to proactively identify and mitigate potential hazards to ensure continuous, safe care delivery during emergencies. By integrating leadership, patient and family engagement, workforce safety, and continuous learning into the HVA process, organizations can build a more resilient and responsive emergency preparedness framework. This approach is not just about meeting regulatory requirements—it's about fostering a culture that prioritizes safety at every level. From involving multidisciplinary teams in risk assessment to ensuring that all staff are trained and prepared, the Total Systems Safety Approach transforms the way organizations think about and manage risks. It’s about being prepared for the unexpected while ensuring that both patients and staff are supported every step of the way. #HealthcareSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #TotalSystemsSafety #PatientSafety #WorkplaceSafety #ContinuousImprovement #ECRI *Reference: ECRI. (2023). Total Systems Safety Approach to Hazard Vulnerability Assessment. ECRI White Paper.* ECRI Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)

Have you considered conducting a medical risk response needs analysis? Our team can assist you with managing your training, conducting no-notice exercises on site with industry-specific scenarios, and implementing robust frameworks and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your staff. #medicalrisk #riskmanagement #safetyandwellbeing

On Improving Patient safety The most common approach to improving safety is learning from errors and near misses. Is this good? Yes! Is this enough? Of course not! Although this approach led to significant improvements in patient safety, the learning and practice change does not happen until *AFTER* the undesired event. Another approach that is used to improve patient safety is failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). FMEA is a proactive technique that identifies potential failures, their probability of occurrence, the severity of harm they might cause and the odds of it to escape detection. All these numbers are added to a scoring system and then used to identify events that have highest risk, highest likelihood and/or are most likely to escape detection. I personally consider FMEA as an essential tool in risk management and an approach that can be used in quality improvement initiatives #RiskManagement #QualityAssurance #QualityImprovement #Mitigation #FMEA #PatientSafety #ContinuousImprovement

Webinar Alert! Incidents happen, despite our best efforts to prevent them. They lead to employee injuries, unexpected downtime, unplanned costs, and poor morale. It's time to change that. Join us for an insightful webinar, "Uncovering the Truth: Mastering Root Cause Analysis," where you'll learn how to navigate incident and injury investigations with confidence and clarity. 🗓 Date: June 19th 🕒 Time: 2-3 EDT Key Takeaways: 🔍 Understand the Impact: Recognize the far-reaching consequences of incidents and injuries. 🛠️ Prepare Effectively: Equip your site and staff with the necessary documentation and safety measures. 🤝 Engage Your Team: Learn techniques to effectively communicate and collaborate during investigations. 🚫 Identify and Prevent Issues: Spot common investigation pitfalls and implement strategies to avoid them. 📈 Drive Results: Implement effective corrective actions that lead to real improvements. Led by industry expert Geno November - MS-EHSM, this session will equip you with the skills and knowledge to handle investigations effectively. Discover the key focus areas and gain actionable strategies to continuously enhance your safety practices. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to safety and incident management. 👉 Register now and take the first step toward a safer, more efficient workplace! https://lnkd.in/ekAqKgtv #Webinar #SafetyFirst #RootCauseAnalysis #WorkplaceSafety #IncidentManagement #RegisterNow #ComplianceQuest #Teamwork #Safety #EHS #Quality

A couple of weeks ago Julian Taylor, P. Langdon Dement, MS, CSP, AEP and I had a conversation about how to deal with #regulators when they turn up at your business. Hopefully there is something useful there for you. Here are some of my tips: 1. Be prepared - make sure your workforce (especially front line) people know who to call and what it is appropriate to discuss 2. Verify they are who they say they are, especially if they are unannounced (you'll find out why later in the podcast) 3. Make sure your visitors are escorted at all times (log arrival and departure times, retain these) 4. Whoever escorts them should be their single point of contact and consider if there should be a second person (for corroboration or to cover for when the phone rings, someone speaks to you, etc.), you don't want them to be on their own as you remain responsible for their safety on your site 5. For the rest, watch the podcast, and/or drop me a line Regulators can be #safety, #environment, #sustainability, #tax #financial #lawenforcement and many more Link to podcast here: https://lnkd.in/e27e9xRg

It's always a pleasure when I am asked to write for World of Safety & Health Asia Magazine. I always learn so much from the other writers. Check out my article "Risk Management is a Culture Lever, but it Starts with Understanding Variation in the Work System."  #intelex #fortive #industrialscientific #safety #safetyprofessionals #iosh #safetymanagement #riskmanagement