Describe three (3) reasons that meeting OSHA standards for safety is beneficial to the healthcare institution
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER:
This question is likely to be answered in two ways: focused on protecting workers from three hazards of the workplace environment, or three reasons that standards protect patients, employees, and employers. The wording of the question and a previous multiple choice question aim to bring out the latter response.
First, adhering to OSHA regulations reduces the incidence of workplace accidents and injuries. Employees in the healthcare setting are exposed to occupational hazards, including blood-borne pathogens, infectious agents, radiation, and chemical hazards. It reduces the spread of infectious disease and improves the quality of care for patients. Furthermore, meeting OSHA standards is federal law. Finally, meeting OSHA standards is required for many healthcare settings to be accredited by agencies such as the Joint Commission.
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