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You are here > Home > Reading Lists > Risk Management & Infection Control > Health and Safety Management for Medical Practices Health and Safety Management for Medical Practices: Evaluating Risk and Implementing Safety for Physician Offices Linda Chaff; American Medical Association Softcover: 200 pages + bonus CD-ROM Size: 8.5" x 11" book + CD-ROM ISBN 1579470831 AMA Press August 2000 Price: $50.00   A medical practice is subject to a variety of health risks. Not only may medical staff, patients and visitors be at risk of accidental injury or illness, but the practice itself may be subject to costly litigation, fines and inspection violations. With proper attention, many of these risks can be minimized or controlled. In a clear, engaging format, Health and Safety Management for Medical Practices provides: Guidance on setting priorities and performing a needs assessment Help developing policies and procedures Information on infection control, personal protective equipment and ergonomics Advice on disposing of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and waste Tips on patient safety, fire and preventing workplace violence Guidelines for education and training, creating and using an incident reporting system, as well as the steps necessary for ongoing program evaluation To help you get your safety management program off to a quick and successful implementation, the accompanying CD-ROM contains: checklists, training materials, sample policy guidelines, and, ready-to-use forms. Recommended by the American Medical Association, Health and Safety Management for Medical Practices is the most complete, up-to-date manual of health and safety management available for the medical practice. This single-volume reference gives you everything you need to develop and maintain a comprehensive safety management program. This resource kit is essential material for practice administrators, physician leaders, risk managers, compliance officers, and infection control nursing staff. (information provided by the publisher) You may also be interested in / The Directory of Healthcare Recruiters / Jump to a List / Health Administration & Leadership / Physician Executive, Medical Staff & Practice Management / Finance, Accounting, Economics, Billing & Reimbursement / Coding for Hospital, Physician & Clinical Services / Law, Malpractice, Ethics, Accreditation & Compliance / Quality Improvement, Outcomes & Customer Service / Risk Management, Security, Error Reduction & Patient Safety / Information Systems, Technology & Medical Records / Clinical Management & Executive Nursing / Behavioral Health, Social Work & Psychiatry Management / Human Resources, Management & Supervision / Directories, Data, Trends & Benchmarks / Software & CD-ROMs / Gift Ideas & Recommended Gifts / Journals, Magazines & Newsletters / Search for Books / Books Index / Go to / Home Page / Toolbox for Health Administrators / Bookstore /