This article addresses safety in childcare settings by revisiting the fact pattern from a door injury case. Young children are still developing the cognitive abilities necessary to identify and avoid potential hazards they may encounter during daily activity. Adults entrusted with the care of young chi...
This requires the employer and healthcare worker (HCW) to be knowledgeable about potential exposures and their respective protective measures. However, the use of respirators is inconsistent in healthcare settings, potentially putting HCWs at risk for illness or injury. To better understand respirator...
exploring respiratory protection practices for prominent hazards in healthcare settings hhs public accessOBJECTIVE: Acylcarnitine metabolism disorder contributes significantly to the pathogenesis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). There are, however, few ideal medications for NAFLD, which work by ...
Residential home-based daycare centers provide service to more than 36,000 children under age six in Philadelphia. As a result of a number of factors including location, convenience and cost, the majority of these centers serve children from low-income inner city families. Due to the age and ...
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“hazard” is a bit more nuanced than a simple risk. There are many definitions for hazard, but consider the concept as it relates to workplace health and safety. With this context in mind, we can say that a hazard is any source of potential harm, damage or adverse health effects on ...
2019). Investigating PM2.5 levels in rural settings is crucial for understanding and analyzing the potential impacts of pollution on mental health, thereby providing a scientific foundation for the realization of a Healthy China initiative. As such, this study prioritizes PM2.5 as a central focus ...
Geriatrics care team perceptions of pharmacists caring for older adults across health care settings. Ann Long Term Care. 2017;25:14–20. Article Google Scholar Hines LE, Murphy JE. Potentially harmful drug–drug interactions in the elderly: a review. Am J Geriatr Pharmacother. 2011;9(6):364...
Berger Z, Flickinger TE, Pfoh E, Martinez KA, Dy SM: Promoting engagement by patients and families to reduce adverse events in acute care settings: a systematic review. BMJ Quality & Safety 2014, 23(7):548–555. Money AG, Atwal A, Young KL, Day Y, Wilson L, Money KG. Using ...
Worldwide, the healthcare workforce represents 12% of the working population [1]. Healthcare workers operate in an environment that is considered to be one of the most hazardous occupational settings [2–4]. In addition to the usual workplace related exposures, healthcare workers encounter divers...