< Back   Office Operations Expand all topics •  Documentation and record keeping (62) •  Health information and technology systems (118) •  Practice administration (223) •  HIPAA compliance (141) •  OSHA compliance (7) •  Emergency/disaster preparedness and response (13) •  Vaccines (162) Office Operations > OSHA compliance 1-7 of 7 results    1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (2009) American Academy of Pediatrics Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations were created to provide a safe and healthful workplace to employees. All medical offices are required to be in compliance with OSHA standards. (From the Launching Your Career in Pediatrics Handbook.) Sign in or join AAP to view this type of content. 2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Compliance (2008) American Academy of Pediatrics This article provides resources from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for small business employers to establish policies for their offices aimed at fixing hazards and preventing workplace injuries and illnesses. 3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Releases 2008 Guidelines for Disinfection and Sterilization (2009) American Academy of Pediatrics The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated the original 1985 guidelines for disinfecting and sterilizing medical devices and cleaning medical offices. 4. OSHA: Preparing for Inspection (2009) American Academy of Pediatrics This article provides 10 tips on what to do to prepare for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection. Sign in or join AAP to view this type of content. 5. Launching Your Career in Pediatrics: Practice Work Flow and Policies (2009) American Academy of Pediatrics There are many things to consider when designing the infrastructure of your pediatric practice. This section will provide tips on the following: selecting an office location and space, setting office hours, making the best use of your office hours, creating customized schedules, using patient flow patterns, creating office policies, the employee handbook, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act policies and procedures, red flag rules, occupational safety and health administration, other policies, purchasing techniques, controlling purchase costs of supplies and vaccines, vaccines, telephone triage, after-hours phone care, coverage and referrals. (From the Launching Your Career in Pediatrics Handbook.) Sign in or join AAP to view this type of content. 6. Infection Prevention and Control in Pediatric Ambulatory Settings: A Summary of AAP Policy for Your Practice (2007) American Academy of Pediatrics In September 2007, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a policy statement, "Infection Prevention and Control in Pediatric Ambulatory Settings," written by the Committee on Infectious Diseases. This document provides an overview of the updated recommendations. 7. Maintaining Standards of Excellence: Part 10: Standards for Child and Adolescent Immunization Practices (2006) Outlines standard #14 from the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC), which states that "all [healthcare] personnel who have contact with patients are appropriately vaccinated." It adddresses specific vaccines and provides guidance for each. 1-7 of 7 results    Can't find what you're looking for? Please contact us with your questions.