Sep 15, 2021 | Safety and Facilities
As healthcare workers, we are trained to look out for the well-being of others and often forget to protect our own welfare. However, when dealing with biohazardous waste, there are risks that every healthcare worker should be aware of and avoid. Although many of the...
Jul 21, 2021 | Safety and Facilities
On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than taking a refreshing dip in a swimming pool. But while you’re having fun, there are precautions you should take to protect your children when swimming this summer. The Stop Drowning Now organization offers the following...
Jul 7, 2021 | Safety and Facilities, THRIVE
Research has shown that spending time outdoors is one of the fastest ways to improve your health and happiness. It’s been linked to lowering stress, blood pressure and heart rate, while promoting physical activity. Fortunately for us, Pittsburgh is packed with plenty...
Jun 16, 2021 | Safety and Facilities
Sunday’s micro-burst over Pittsburgh serves as a good reminder that every family should have its own emergency plan and supply kit in the event of a storm, fire or other emergency. Vincentian employees should also review and update your contact information in ADP in...
Jun 16, 2021 | Safety and Facilities
Firecrackers, bottle rockets, and sparklers are just a few ways Americans celebrate the 4th of July. If you are not careful, you could be one of the thousands of people treated for fireworks-related injuries each year. The National Safety Council advises everyone to...
May 19, 2021 | Clinical Excellence, Safety and Facilities
While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated face mask requirements for the general public, those updates do not pertain to healthcare workers. Until the Pennsylvania Department of Health updates its healthcare worker guidelines, employees in...
