Meet the safety regulators

Regulatory information of interest to long-term care providers is presented. Questions addressed include: 1. Are all providers subject to OSHA requirements? 2. Are all of OSHA's rules mandatory? 3. What are the OSHA requirements most likely to apply to long-term care facilities? 4. Does NIOSH play any role in OSHA requirements or inspections? 5. What is CDC? 6. Are CDC recommendations or guidelines mandatory? 7. Which CDC recommendations and guidelines most likely apply to long-term care facilities? 8. Which HCFA requirements most likely apply to long-term care facilities? 9. Are EPA requirements mandatory? 10. Which EPA requirements most likely apply to long-term care facilities? 11. Are FDA requirements mandatory? 12. Which FDA requirements most likely apply to long-term care facilities?