Books by James T. (International Board for Certification of Safety Managers Tweedy

The third edition of this bestselling reference supplies a comprehensive overview of hazard control, safety management, compliance, standards, and accreditation in the healthcare industry. Examining hazard control and safety management as proactive functions of the organization, this edition includes new information on leadership, performance improvement, risk management, organizational culture, behavioral safety, root cause analysis, and recent OSHA and Joint Commission regulatory changes. Outlining a proactive hazard control approach based on leadership involvement, the book includes checklists and sample management plans that readers can immediately put to use.

Nursing personnel not only work to keep patients safe, but must also contend with a number of safety and health risks. Illustrating the occupational risks nurses face, this book addresses healthcare safety as related to nursing personnel risks, hazards, and responsibilities in hospitals and healthcare facilities. It begins with an introduction to nursing safety and then delves into the range of safety issues that nurses must contend with. Topics covered include administrative area safety, bloodborne pathogens, workplace violence, infection control and prevention, and emergency management.