A watchdog body has served NHS Grampian with warnings over falls, skin disease and potentially infectious injuries from “sharps”.
The Health and Safety Executive issued six improvement notices and a notice of contravention after an inspection in July exposed problems.
Experts visited Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, Dr Gray’s Hospital, Woodend Hospital and Aberdeen Health & Care Village.
Detailed findings are yet to be published, but health chiefs have accepted they must address the failings and are seeking improvements.
Chief executive, Malcolm Wright, has taken direct personal charge of overseeing the work to ensure standards are met in future.
In a report prepared for today’s meeting of the NHS Grampian Board, he said he would chair a “senior leadership oversight group” which would “maximise the support provided”.
A spokeswoman said: “We have accepted the need for action and given a commitment to addressing the issues.
“Our commitment to action started immediately following the receipt of feedback.
“A number of staff briefing sessions have taken place and we have been impressed at the level of engagement around this issue.
“Our staff are working hard to implement the improvements required.”
A HSE spokesperson said: “During July 2016, the Health and Safety Executive undertook a targeted inspection of NHS Grampian.
“This resulted in the serving of six improvement notices and a notification of contravention.
“HSE continues to work with NHS Grampian in resolving these issues.”