How to Handle Violence During Outpatient Procedures

Although most safety risks occur within the acute care setting, outpatient clinics also are exposed to violence.

AUGUST 7, 2024

Priority Report: Reprocessing, Infection Control & Operations in the Endoscopy Suite

The Digital Edition of the Summer 2024 issue.

AUGUST 6, 2024

Only Good

Our office credo is straight out of any religious scripture: Be kind, be respectful, enjoy our commonalities and ...

JULY 9, 2024

Blowing Too Much Smoke: A Risk to Endoscopists

An increasing number of ablations that inevitably generate smoke may pose risks, according to researchers at DDW ...

MAY 18, 2024

GI Fellows Chat With Achintya Singh, MD

Dr. Singh talked about his most interesting case so far and his research, which focuses on ergonomics and workplace ...

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

FDA Issues a Critical Safety Communication on Syringes Manufactured in China

A series of events could lead up to a supply chain disruption of one of our most critical medical devices.

JANUARY 4, 2024

Many Health Workers Harmed by Hostile Work Environments

"Health workers dedicate themselves to caring for us, ... and they are pouring from an empty cup."

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Staff Education Improves Compliance With Infection Control Protocols

Increasing infection control compliance with staff education can benefit patients and staff members alike.

AUGUST 8, 2023

Study Identifies Workplace Discrimination in Hepatology

Hepatologists in the United States, especially women and racial and ethnic minorities, commonly experience ...

MARCH 17, 2022

VA Mandates COVID-19 Vaccination Among Medical Staff

The Department of Veterans Affairs said it will begin mandating COVID-19 vaccination for its health care employees.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Workplace Safety Seen Lacking in Freestanding ASCs

Miami—It’s just another typical day at an ambulatory surgery center, until a situation with an unruly ...

DECEMBER 7, 2018