Tag: Safety & Public Health
Main Safety Issues in ED Include Shortage of Personnel in Busy Periods
International survey also highlights overcrowding due to boarding and perceived lack of support from management
Safety Is Top Source of Anxiety Reported by U.S. Adults
Seven in 10 report feeling anxious about staying safe, with fears of gun violence increased
Minimum Unit Pricing for Alcohol Tied to Better Health Outcomes
Findings show decreases in deaths, hospitalizations from alcohol consumption
Certain Carbon Monoxide Alarms Sold on Amazon May Not Work, Feds Warn
Carbon monoxide detectors listed in the Consumer Product Safety Commission warning should be replaced immediately
Feds Warn of Home Carbon Monoxide Detectors That May Fail to Alarm
CPSC issued the warning after detectors failed tests with a CO concentration of 400 ppm, in violation of safety standards
Fauci to Retire by End of Biden’s Term
Fauci has been a government scientist for 50 years serving under seven presidents
Injuries From Fireworks on the Rise in the United States
Fireworks-related injuries and deaths in the U.S. have climbed by about 25 percent over the past 15 years
Feds Warn of Bedrails That Can Entrap; Three Deaths Reported
Warning applies to 10 models of bedrails made and sold by Mobility Transfer Systems
Online Decision Aid May Help Older Adults Decide When to Stop Driving
Users of online tool had lower decisional conflict and higher knowledge about whether to stop or continue driving
CDC Launches Forecasting Center for Infectious Diseases
Goal of the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics is to act as a 'National Weather Service' for infectious disease outbreaks
