OSHA has not traditionally focused its regulatory and enforcement efforts on healthcare practitioners, but political pressure at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic forced them into unfamiliar territory. OSHA is now an important regulator for all healthcare entities, including hospitals, clinics, long term care facilities, and home health providers. In May of 2021, OSHA issued an emergency temporary standard to cover COVID-19 prevention and response, and it has also renewed its focus on regulations that existed pre-pandemic but were rarely enforced. In this Webinar, we will discuss OSHA’s limited history in the healthcare world, its regulatory and enforcement changes during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the anticipated permanent regulations in the healthcare field. We will also discuss how to handle an inspection and what to do if your client receives a citation.
Key Takeaways:
• OSHA is now an important regulator for all healthcare entities, including hospitals, clinics, long term care facilities, and home health providers.
• Attendees will learn how to handle an inspection and what to do if your healthcare client receives a citation.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Although there is no fee to attend, you must register so the IADC can plan accordingly for the number of interested participants. To register, log-in with your IADC username and password. Each participant must register individually as Zoom links will be specific to each participant. If you have never attended an IADC event before, please create a guest account where requested on this site.
We hope that you will join us for this exciting and informative program.
NEW! Your IADC website profile. We recently updated member profiles to include your links to any virtual IADC meeting for which you are registered. Go to your account, and when you click to view/edit your account, go to the “Meeting Participation” tab. There you’ll find “Upcoming Virtual Meetings/Virtual Links” which includes your Zoom link for each of your registered meetings.
If you have any questions, please contact Director of Professional Development, Melisa Maisel Vanis.