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ISBN-10: 1601465769
ISBN-13: 9781601465764
Edition: 4th 2009
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The Hospital Safety Director's Handbook, Fourth EditionSteven A MacArthurYour safety program forces your focus in many directions. How do you keep multiple projects moving forward to successful--and compliant--completion?"The Hospital Safety Director's Handbook, Fourth Edition, " by safety expert Steven A. MacArthur, breaks down complex concepts into usable information. It provides sample tools, policies, and checklists that reflect recent changes in the field. It offers more than just minimal information--it will help you build and maintain a successful and compliant safety program at your hospital.With "The Hospital Safety Director's Handbook, Fourth Edition, " you have the ideal training… resource and quick reference guide for safety directors. It covers all the duties they face daily, including those related to risk management, building and budgeting for a safety program, and staff education and training. This book and CD-ROM set also covers core Joint Commission-related responsibilities such as management of the physical environment, emergency management, life safety, security, medical equipment, and more.This easy-to-use reference guide and cover-to-cover training resource will help you:Understand the 2009 standards changes, including emphasis on life safety and emergency managementPrepare for surveyors' questions about your safety programLearn from the real-world challenges faced by your peers in the fieldGrasp topic-driven analysis of all safety-related conceptsDeal with safety-related staff competency requirements that used to belong to HRImprove communication and training on safety topics for hospital staff, including safety-related staff competency requirements from The Joint CommissionFocus on current hot spots, including 96-hour rule, emergency preparedness, recent Sentinel Event Alerts, and moreIntegrate building safety and patient safety, including relevant National Patient Safety GoalsUse risk assessment as a core measure of planning, growth, and continuity of operationsKnow the safety director's role during construction and renovation projectsComply with Interim Life Safety MeasuresImplement better risk assessment processesEasily find related organization resourcesCheck out the table of contentsAn overview: The Hospital Safety professionalManaging risks in healthcareSetting up and organizing your programBudgeting for safetyCreating a safety manualSafety and security managementHazardous materials and wastesPreparing for and responding to emergencies (including utility systems capabilities)Life and fire safety management (including ILSMs)Medical equipment and utilitiesPerformance improvement (including effective organization and management of your EOC Committee)Education and trainingFinal recommendationsTake a proactive approach and be prepared for trouble spots before they happen.Not a basic compliance manual, this popular handbook offers a scalable walk-through of a hospital's safety program from soup to nuts--it will help new and experienced safety professionals take a proactive approach to their safety programs, as well as deal with problems as they arise. Order your copy today.