ColoWrap Blog / OSHA

When Dr. Marybeth Spanarkel first imagined a device that could help prevent endoscopy staff injury and patient discomfort during colonoscopy, she couldn’t have possibly known how deeply personal that vision …

In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, screening procedures like colonoscopy have grown in prominence due to alarming colorectal cancer statistics highlighting the importance of early detection. Colonoscopy has become more prevalent …

Ergonomics, the proper positioning that aligns with the natural movements of the body, significantly impacts gastroenterologists and their trainees in delivering quality care to their patients and contributes to possible …

While it should be an everyday occurrence, the holiday season is a perfect time to show your staff how much you care. Some businesses give employees time off to rest …

According to the Joint Commission, high reliability healthcare organizations must demonstrate “consistent excellence in quality and safety across all services maintained over long periods of time.” It further notes that …

For those not familiar with the Joint Commission, it is a not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies over 22,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the U.S. Accreditation and certification are …

Have you ever wondered if the physical tasks you perform at work are safe? In healthcare, for instance, overexertion from repetitive manual patient handling is the primary cause of musculoskeletal …

For healthcare staff, handling patients on a daily basis puts so much force on the musculoskeletal system that even perfect body mechanics cannot prevent pain and injury. Learn how endoscopy …

Did you know that one of every two endoscopy staff will suffer a work-related musculoskeletal disorder? Find out why in under a minute …

In the recent past, hospitals and healthcare organization balked at the cost of safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) equipment, for instance, patient lifts. Over the last few years, however, …