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A hospital officer reports that there were multiple incidences in which toxic chemicals were incorrectly labeled that led to severe injuries of two lab employees. The regulatory department that oversees this area of workplace accidents is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). What is the role of OSHA in providing oversight for this issue? A.) To discipline the staff involved in the event B.) To remove the hospital's accreditation status C.) To implement a quality...

Risk Management <<Ans>> An organized effort to identify, assess, and reduce, where appropriate, risks to patients, visitors, staff, and organization assets. Reduce the incidence of preventable accidents and injuries to minimize the financial loss to the institution should an injury or accident occur. Risk Management Process <<Ans>> Investigate: Observe or study by close examination and systematic inquiry. Inform: Present in material form. Influence: Affect or alter by ind...