Amerisure Insights Blog

Safe Patient Handling and Avoiding Workplace Injuries Becoming aware of common misconceptions around patient handling can help teams reduce the risk of injuries for workers. Read More

The Importance of Risk Management in Healthcare Risk management in the healthcare industry plays an increasingly crucial role. To effectively identify and prevent risk to patients, employees and visitors in a healthcare setting, it’s imperative for risk managers to assess and problem-solve to mitigate top risks related to the industry. Read More

Recognizing OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week Health and safety programs play a vital part in any business, but especially in industries where workers are at higher risk of injury or illness. OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week recognizes the importance of workplace safety and provides helpful resources for organizations to enhance their own practices. Read More

June is National Safety Month The National Safety Council (NSC) dedicates the month of June each year to reminding everyone about ways to remain safe on the job. This year the program celebrates its 25th anniversary and has established four key topics, one for each week of the month. Read More

Protecting Healthcare Workers During COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided a road map for healthcare employers to follow to address safety issues in their facilities and among their employees.

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How Will Healthcare Delivery Change Due to COVID-19? A major concern during the pandemic is helping mitigate staff burnout and providing resilience tools.  The American Nurses Association (ANA) addressed the issue of nursing burnout in a Joint Commission report in July, 2019. Read More

How to Prevent and Manage Workplace Injuries ​The National Safety Council estimates that a worker is injured on the job every seven seconds and, in 2017 alone, 104 million work days were lost due to work-related injuries. Read More

January is National Radon Action Month January is National Radon Action Month. When we think of radon risk, we usually think of testing our homes for the dangerous gas. But any building where people are going to spend any major amount of time – residential or commercial – should be tested to make sure it’s safe. Read More

Odorless Dangers: Chemical Hazards in Healthcare The healthcare industry recently surpassed construction and manufacturing as one of the most dangerous fields to work. One danger most healthcare workers face on a daily basis is the exposure to hazardous chemicals. Exposure and inhalation of chemicals can lead to acute and chronic health problems. Protect your workers by knowing what chemicals can pose risks and how to interact with them safely. Read More

The Eyes Have It: Eye Safety in the Healthcare Industry We often don’t think about eye safety until it’s too late. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that three out of five people who suffer eye injuries at work weren’t wearing eye protection because they didn’t think it was necessary. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) these incidences happen nearly 2,000 times each day. We know these injuries are common in many industrial jobs, but they are also important in the healthcare industry. You can prevent these injuries by knowing what can harm your workers’ eyes, helping them choose the right protection and ensuring its correct use. Read More