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Elements of a Healthy Practice Environment

Guides/Reports
The Nursing Organizations Alliance believes that a healthy practice environment is supported by the presence of the following elements.
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Regulatory Advisory: USP Chapters <797> and <800> New and Revised Compounding Standards

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) in June 2019 released several new and revised pharmacy compounding standards. Specifically, USP published the final revised version of general chapter (Pharmaceutical Compounding of Sterile Preparations) to accompany the previous released general chapter (Hazardous Drugs Handling in Healthcare Settings).

Labor & Employment Law Year in Review – Key Developments from 2019 & Tips to Prepare for 2020

With a new Governor in California, 2019 brought many new developments and changes in to California’s employment laws, making it even more difficult to do business in the Golden State.

Perspective: A Time to Give Thanks for First Responders and Hospital Staff

In the midst of tragedy, our first responders – police, firefighters and EMTs – and the women and men of America’s hospitals and health systems stand strong, working to get victims out of harm’s way and into lifesaving treatment, sometimes risking their own lives in the process.

House passes bill to create OSHA workplace violence prevention standard

The House of Representatives today voted 251-158 to pass legislation (H.R. 1309) that would require the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a workplace violence prevention standard, and health care and social service employers to comply with the standard to participate in Medicare.

AHA Members in Action

Case studies that showcase what members are doing to prevent violence in the workplace.

Report recommends actions to address clinician burnout

Between one-third and one-half of U.S. clinicians experience burnout and addressing the epidemic requires systemic changes by health care organizations, educational institutions and all levels of government.

Preventing Violence in the Hospital and Community

Webinar Recordings
Pamela Thompson, CEO of AONE, and Stephen Leff, co-director of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Violence Prevention Initiative, will address violence prevention toolkits and programs.
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Human Factor Based Leadership

Michael Privitera, MD, MS, Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director, Medical Faculty and Clinician Wellness Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center discusses critical leadership t

USP <800> Monograph and Risk Readiness Checklist Bundle

The new USP Monograph and Risk Readiness Checklist Bundle developed by American Society for Health Care Engineering and the American Society for Health Care Risk Management discusses the physical environment provisions of USP and is primarily intended for the use of health care facility managers. The accompanying checklist helps users identify areas where opportunities exist to comply with required standards. The aim of USP is to protect health care workers and patients from harm associated with exposure to hazardous drugs (HDs). Entities that handle HDs must incorporate the standards into their occupational safety plan.