e enjte, 21 gusht 2008

NIOSH brochure offers tips for reducing occupational stress in hospitals

A new brochure from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health examines potential causes and health effects of occupational stress in hospitals, and suggests work practices that can help reduce it. A combination of organizational change and stress management “is often the most successful approach for reducing stress at work,” the authors note.

e premte, 1 gusht 2008

New Web Page on Understanding Chemical Indicators

3M Health Care has announced the addition of a new Web site (to its suite of free, objective educational tools offered through 3M Attest Sterile U Online.
Focused on the topic of steam sterilization load and pack control monitoring devices, the new website provides clear answers and facts on the differences and implications of using Biological Indicators, Class 5 Integrating Indicators, and Class 6 Emulating Indicators for monitoring. It also contains guidance on how and when to use the various steam sterilization load and pack control monitoring devices, and offers in depth details on standards and guidelines from various industry associations. To access the site visit click on link.