Employee Safety Solutions in Louisiana
Louisiana Employee Safety Solutions
In the healthcare industry, we know how important employee safety is to the everyday operations of our organizations. From safe patient handling and lifting to managing violence and everything in between, providing your employees with the tools, resources, and training to do their jobs safely is a core responsibility of every healthcare organization.
With over 45 years of experience in Louisiana, LHA Trust Funds ensures this responsibility isn’t one you shoulder alone. Our team offers expert knowledge of healthcare industry workplace standards and regulations to help you develop a workplace environment that promotes safety and minimizes risks.
What Are Employee Safety Solutions in Healthcare?
Employee Safety Solutions refers to a broad range of strategies, systems, and protocols adopted by healthcare organizations to reduce workplace hazards and injuries. For many organizations, these safety standards are outlined and governed by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), which sets and enforces safety regulations in the workplace.
OSHA guidelines help protect workers from hazards such as infectious diseases, dangerous chemicals, and violence. These guidelines also ensure that healthcare employees operate in safe environments with proper training, equipment, and protocols to minimize risks. Compliance helps protect both staff and patients while promoting overall workplace safety.
Central to these regulatory standards/best practices are:
- Safe patient handling & heavy lifting protocols
- Training on the management of aggressive behavior (MOAB)
- Proactive evaluation of current employee risks
- Hands-on learning on crucial safety topics
- Periodic facility hazard assessments
Addressing employee safety-issues, identifying hazards to prevent future incidents and improving the culture of safety are critical to creating a safety-focused environment within healthcare organizations to keep employees safe.
What Are the Benefits of Employee Safety Solutions?
Reduced Employee and Patient Injury
While the phrase “employee safety solutions reduce employee injury” seems like a given, did you know that implementing employee safety programs often can reduce patient injury as well? “When safe work practices are hardwired into the workplace, the employees are less distracted by potential workplace hazards and can focus and be more attentive to patient care, which reduces the likelihood of medical errors,” says LHA Trust Funds Vice President of Patient Safety and Risk Stacie Jenkins.
Reduced Liability
By adopting industry best practices and regulatory standards, healthcare providers can create a safety-focused work environment that minimizes risks and enhances their reputation as a trusted, high-quality workplace.
Improved Employee Morale
When a healthcare organization prioritizes safety in the workplace, employees report to have higher job satisfaction rates. In addition, these organizations report improved staff retention and reduced employee burnout (Hessels & Wurmser, 2020; McHugh et al., 2011).
Our Proven Process
- Risk Evaluation. Our OSHA Outreach Training Program Authorized Trainers combine known risks, your claims trends, and a workplace safety risk assessment to provide your organization with a comprehensive evaluation of employee risks.
- Risk Reduction Plan. We collaborate with you to develop a plan to reduce the identified risks and make the workplace safer and more productive.
- Plan Implementation. Our experts are prepared to help you implement workplace safety improvements, utilizing the Trust Fund's vast knowledge and resources.
Make Employee Safety a Priority
Creating a safer and more productive workplace for your employees is the key to keeping your employees injury-free.
Members of LHA Trust Funds are eligible to participate in safety improvement programs such as safe patient handling, safe lifting, and managing violent or aggressive behaviors. Our members also have access to employee safety training, whether on-site, virtually, or through our CHER® Online Education Portal.
Contact us today, and let's take significant strides toward a safer environment for all your employees.