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Hazards in Healthcare: Exploring Industrial Hygiene with an Expert

Episode Summary

Discover the vital role of industrial hygiene in healthcare! Jeff Nesbitt from Mayo Clinic shares how to tackle workplace hazards, from chemicals to noise, in “Hazards in Healthcare: Exploring Industrial Hygiene.” a Mayo Clinic Key In To Quality podcast.

Episode Notes

Industrial hygiene in healthcare is essential due to the unique and often surprising varieties of hazards present—from chemical exposures and airborne pathogens to ergonomic challenges and noise levels.  

In this episode of Key into Quality podcast, entitled “Hazards in Healthcare: Exploring Industrial Hygiene with an Expert” our guest Jeff Nesbitt, supervisor, Industrial Hygiene, Mayo Clinic, discusses  the role of industrial hygiene in maintaining safe healthcare environments. He shares Mayo Clinic’s approach to managing workplace hazards, regulatory frameworks, and innovative safety practices in clinical, laboratory, and industrial settings.  

This podcast provides valuable insights for anyone interested in enhancing safety and quality in healthcare. It is ideal for healthcare and hospital leaders, staff safety leaders, environment of care leaders/staff, and facilities leaders and staff.