OSHA and JACHO Overview

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What does OSHA stand for?

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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What is OSHA's purpose?

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To ensure employers provide their workers with a safe workplace, free from serious hazards.

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What is the whistleblower program?

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It protects employees from retaliation by employers after they have filed a complaint.

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Describe the role OSHA plays in health care settings.

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OSHA keeps health care workers safe and protects them from harmful situations by setting standards that facilities must follow.

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Define whistleblower.

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Protects workers from retaliation.

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True or false: JCAHO is only found within health care organizations.

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True

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What is OSHA's whistleblower program?

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It provides protection from retaliation; employers cannot take adverse action against workers.

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What do OSHA and JCAHO stand for?

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

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Why is JCAHO important?

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They set standards for the safety and quality of care that is given to the public.

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What does the OSHA Whistleblower Program do?

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Protects workers from retaliation, such as firing, laying off, or blacklisting.