From the Massachusetts Nurse NewsletterSeptember 2004 Edition
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CDC releases NIOSH Alert: preventing exposures’ to hazardous drugs in healthcare setting
A second look at formaldehyde in the workplace: Some possible alternatives
From the Massachusetts Nurse NewsletterSeptember 2004 Edition
Pollution Prevention
As part of our Purchasing for Pollution Prevention program, INFORM has posted a series of fact sheets on our web site with information on switching from lindane to less toxic… Read more »
Regional Meetings in September to Learn About MNA 5-Year Plan/Dues Increase
Annual MNA Business MeetingOctober 7, 2004, 2:00 p.m.Hyatt Harborside Logan Airport, BostonAttendance is free and all members in good standing are eligible to vote(Please bring proper I.D.) Regional Meetings in… Read more »
MNA testifies at hearing on nursing home abuse and neglect
The MNA was among the organizations invited to testify at hearings held at a Waltham senior center by the Joint Committee on Health Care regarding the issue of abuse and… Read more »
MNA participates in UMass Lowell worker health & safety research project
From the Massachusetts Nurse NewsletterAugust 2004 Edition By Kathleen Sperrazza, MSLR, BSN, RN,Lee Ann Hoff, PhD, RN,Craig Slatin, ScD, MPH About 50 nurses, made up of MNA elected leaders, staff,… Read more »
Task Force on Workplace Violence and Abuse Prevention releases position statement
From the Massachusetts Nurse NewsletterAugust 2004 Edition
Life after a workplace assault: how one nurse was treated by her employer
From the Massachusetts Nurse NewsletterAugust 2004 Edition
Massachusetts Nurses Association Unit 7 of Health Care Professionals
Concerning the Closing of State-Operated Facilities in DMR, DMH and DPH In light of a series of attempts by recent administrations to seek rapid and ill-advised closings of valuable, viable… Read more »
Legislative Session Comes to End without Final Passage of Safe RN Staffing Legislation
Much gain made on Beacon Hill – Legislation poised to cross final hurdle Despite a tremendous effort from RNs and patient advocacy groups across the state, in the early morning… Read more »
