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• May 15, 2012
  • 4 Most Cost-Effective Strategies for Patient Safety | 10 Ways to Improve Reprocessing Right Now | 40 Quietest Hospitals | 10th Annual Ortho, Spine and Pain ASC Conf - Only 50 Spots Remain! |
• May 10, 2012
  • 7 New CAHPS Surgical Care Measure Summaries | 6-Step C. Diff Prevention Poster | OR Efficiency Game Plan: Using Daily Huddles to Streamline Care | 10th Annual Ortho, Spine and Pain ASC Conf - Only 58 Spots Remain! |
• May 8, 2012
  • 40 Cleanest Hospitals From HCAHPS | CDC Statement on Single Dose, Use Vials | SURPASS Checklist for Safe Surgery | NQF Endorses Additional Surgical Measures
• May 3, 2012
  • CMS Releases ASC Quality Reporting Manual | 30 Stats on Patient Satisfaction | WHO's 9 Patient Safety Solutions | Early Registration for the June ASC Conf Extended to May 8 - Register Now!
• May 1, 2012
  • 8 Strategies to Prevent Wrong-Site Surgery | Medical Errors Cost $19.5B a Year &15 More Stats on Healthcare Quality | Toolkit to Prevent Mislabeled Blood Specimens | Becker's Hospital Review Annual Meeting - Registration Closed |
• April 26, 2012
  • CMS Proposed Changes to Quality Reporting Programs | 10 Stats on Central Line-Associated Infections | 6 Resources for Prevention of SSIs | Becker's Hospital Review Annual Meeting - Register Today! |
• April 24, 2012
  • 15 Most Common OSHA Citations in Healthcare | 4 Changes to Joint Commission's Accreditation Manual for ASCs | 2 Brand New Infection Prevention Tools | The Best Business Meeting in the Hospital Arena |
• April 19, 2012
  • Study Suggests Readmission Reporting is Flawed | Press Ganey Updates Measure Summaries for Patient Satisfaction | Sanford CMO Discusses Unified Approach to Quality Improvement | Becker's Hospital Review Annual Meeting - Reg. Extended 7 Days! |
• April 17, 2012
  • 10 Infection Control Downloadable Tools & Resources | 5 Must-Have Qualities of a Top Infection Preventionist | CMS Suspends Hospital Outpatient Quality Measure | Becker's Hospital Review Annual Meeting - Reg. Ends April 17! |
• April 12, 2012
  • 6 Stories on Boosting Healthcare Environmental Quality | 10 Tools to Address Medication Errors | CMS Proceeds With ASC Quality Reporting Measures |
• April 10, 2012
  • Study Finds Link Between Healthcare Cost, Quality | 6 Tips to Boost Patient Experience Scores | Safety Tool: Interactive Hand Hygiene Presentation |
• April 5, 2012
  • 6 Stories on Overcoming Preventable Readmissions | Physicians Recommend More Conservative Use of 45 Procedures | Safety Tool: Patient Discharge Checklist |
• April 3, 2012
  • Pay for Performance May Not Improve Mortality Rates | Safety Tool: Hand Hygiene Presentation | 4 Strategies to for Better Patient Flow |
• March 29, 2012
  • 10 New Strategies to Tackle HAIs | How to Form Corrective Action Plans for ASCs | Safety Tool: Patient Handoff Guide |
• March 27, 2012
  • Improving the Patient Experience in 5 Surgical Stages | Safety Tool: Infection Control Assessment | Joint Commission Lists Most Challenging Standards of 2011 | The Best Hospital Business Conf: 50 Spots Remain! Discounts 4/1! |
• March 22, 2012
  • 10 Keys for Effective Patient Engagement | Safety Tool: Starter Kit for ASC Quality Measures | Which Hand Antiseptic Was Found Most Effective? |
• March 20, 2012
  • 8 Principles for Effective Healthcare Safety Programs | 8 Stories on Infection Control | More Thank 1k Sentinel Events in 2011 | The Best Business Meeting in the Healthcare Arena-Early Reg Discts End 4/1 |
• March 15, 2012
  • 5 Points on CMS Quality Measure Reporting for ASCs | Safety Tool: Surgical Checklist for Administrators | How to Use Satisfaction Scores to Reduce Readmissions |
• March 13, 2012
  • 6 Core Elements of Patient Safety & Quality Control | 3 Points to Track for Improved Hospital Discharges | Safety Tool: Medication Brochure in Spanish |
• March 08, 2012
  • 4 Ways to Keep Infection Prevention Specialists Ahead of the Curve | Safety Tools: Patient Fall Predictor, Surgery Checklist | Tips to Reduce Heart Failure Readmissions |
• March 06, 2012
  • 5 Ways to Build a Culture of Safety | Study: Alcohol-Based Hand Antiseptic Kills Most Bacteria | Safety Tool: Central Line Checklist From Johns Hopkins |
• March 01, 2012
  • 7 Findings on Hand Hygiene | 17 Steps to an Award-Winning C. Diff Reduction Program | Clinical Communities Reducing Harm: Q&A With Johns Hopkins' Dr. Peter Pronovost |
• February 28, 2012
  • 5 Strategies to Drive Perioperative Performance | What to Expect From AAAHC's Shorter Accreditation Terms | Staff Tool: Safety Attitudes Survey |
• February 23, 2012
  • 5-Point Plan to Reduce Readmissions | Safety Tool: Sample ASC Cleaning Policy & Procedures | Building High-Performance Teams With Christiana Care CMO Dr. Janice Nevin
• February 21, 2012
  • 6 Ways to Prevent Alarm Fatigue | What One Word Can Boost Handwashing Compliance? | Q&A with Dr. John Lynch, CMO of Barnes-Jewish Hospital
• February 16, 2012
  • Study: Satisfied Patients Not Always Healthiest | Safety Tool: Guide to Prevent Sharps Injuries | Recent CNO Moves
• February 14, 2012
  • 6 Ways to Improve Hand Hygiene | 5 Ways to Streamline Discharges | Leveraging Multidisciplinary Teams to Improve Quality With Christiana Care CMO Dr. Janice Nevin
• February 9, 2012
  • Study: Medicaid Pay-for-Performance Didn't Improve Quality | Quality Tool: Patient Safety Handbook for Nurses | Complimentary Webinar: Centralized Patient Access Boosts Patient/Physician Satisfaction, Financial Results
• February 7, 2012
  • HHS to Publish CLABSI Rates | Quality Tool: Sample Patient Safety Monthly Reporting Plan | Complimentary Webinar: Centralized Patient Access Boosts Patient/Physician Satisfaction, Financial Results
• February 2, 2012
  • 7 Lessons from Quality Improvement Projects | NQF Endorses 24 Quality Measures | Upcoming Webinar - Centralized Patient Access Improves Patient, Physician Satisfaction and Financial Results
• January 31, 2012
  • 4 Ways to Create a Culture of Infection Control | AHRQ Toolkit With 45 Quality Indicators | Study: Hospitals May Under-Report SSIs | Joint Commission Revises ASC Requirements
• January 26, 2012
  • AHRQ Lists 7 Strengths, Weaknesses of Patient Safety Culture | Download 2 Handwashing Posters | Dr. Carol Freer Named CMO at Penn State Hershey
• January 24, 2012
  • New CMO Supplement of Becker's Hospital Review | Benchmarks From ASC Quality Collaboration | Study: Scrubs Can Protect Against MRSA | Calif ASC Accreditation Process Changes
• January 19, 2012
  • 8 Steps to Better Infection Control | IOM: 10 Traits of Health Literate Orgs | Download Poster of "Wash Your Hands" in 24 Languages | 8 CMOs on the Move
• January 17, 2012
  • 10 Leaders in Clinical Quality | Expert Tips on Handwashing Compliance | What's the Average Salary for Quality Professionals? | Needlestick Injury Toolkit
• January 12, 2012
  • Time of Surgery Doesn't Affect Mortality | New Recommended Practice for Medication Safety | APIC 'Champion Infection Prevention' Kit | 33 Points on Caring for the Obese in Surgery Centers
• January 10, 2012
  • CDC Issues Reminder on Insulin Pen Use | Safe Surgical Checklist Resources | AHRQ Tool Helps Categorize Patients' Need for ED Care | Brenda Gray Named Director of CA's Templeton Surgery Center
• January 5, 2012
  • 10 C. Diff Prevention Resources | Hand Hygiene Poster Collection From Johns Hopkins | Setting a Performance Goal for a QI Activity | OH's University Hospitals Names Dr. Michael Anderson CMO
• January 3, 2012
  • 17 Recs for Prevention of Bloodborne Pathogen Transmission | 2012 NPSGs Now in Effect | 'Hand Hygiene: How's Your Technique' Posters | Dr. Brian Schroeder Named CMO of MI's Sparrow Health System
• December 29, 2011
  • Most-Read Articles of 2011: Hand Hygiene Checklist - 5 Steps for Process Improvement | 6 Ways to Decrease OR Sharps Injuries/Needle Sticks | Infection Prevention & Control for Computers | Patient Discharge Planning Checklist From CMS
• December 27, 2011
  • 10 Infection Prevention & Patient Safety Checklists | Time-Out 'Stop Sign' Poster | 19 FAQs About Bloodborne Pathogens Standard | 14 Steps for Proper Credentialing of Practitioners
• December 22, 2011
  • 10 Hand Hygiene Downloadable Tools | NQF Finalizes 29 Serious Reportable Events | Understanding & Preventing OR Fires | 5 Strategies for Complying With Waived Testing Standard
• December 20, 2011
  • 10 Top Patient Safety Issues in '12 | Patient's Guide to Hand Hygiene Flyer | Joint Comm Issues Final Revisions to Hospital Telemedicine Requirements | Automating Infection Surveillance in ASCs
• December 15, 2011
  • CMS Revises 30-Min Rule on Medication Administration | 7 QI Strategies for ASCs | 9 Steps to Reduce Worker Fatigue Risks | Handwashing Stats Poster
• December 13, 2011
  • Preventing Bloodborne Pathogen Violations in ASCs | Preventing Needlestick Injuries Checklist | 5 Steps to Quality Preoperative Processes | 5 'Cs' for Infection Control in Design & Construction
• December 8, 2011
  • 10 of the Most Challenging Medicare & AAAHC Standards | NQF Releases 21 Endorsed Surgical Care Measures | CMS Final Rule on Use of Medicare Claims to Assess Providers' Performance | Glove Use Information Brochure
• December 6, 2011
  • 11 Steps to Overcome Resistance to Inf Cntrl Guidelines | Cleaning, Disinfection & Sterilization in Ambulatory Setting | Proposed NPSG Targets Overuse of Treatments, Procedures | Guide to Influenza Prevention Flyer
• December 1, 2011
  • 5 Strategies for Creating Culture of Sharps Safety | 5 Steps to Ensure GI Quality | Hand Hygiene/Glove Use Observation Tool | Developing an ASC Quality Outcomes Monitoring Program
• November 29, 2011
  • 7 Top Noncompliance Medication Management Issues | Surgical Site Surveillance in Ambulatory Settings | Joint Comm Standards FAQ on Texting Orders | 'Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Workers' Brochure
• November 22, 2011
  • Top 10 Infection Prevention Program Component Updates | 5 Ways to Prevent SSIs in ASCs | Ambulatory Surgery Surgical Checklist | Joint Comm Standards FAQ on Laryngoscope Blade Processing, Storing
• November 17, 2011
  • Strategies for Discouraging Infection Control Shortcuts | PA Bill Seeks to Protect Nurses From Workplace Violence | 'Speak Up' Posters From Joint Commission | 6 GI Quality Measures to Track
• November 15, 2011
  • Survey Preparation: 10 Things to Do Now | Nurse Injuries Increase w/Nurse Turnover | Error-Prone Abbreviations Poster | Preventing 'Dead-in-Bed' Syndrome w/Patients After Surgery
• November 10, 2011
  • 10 Most Hazardous Health Technologies | Hospital Markets w/Lowest & Highest Patient Satisfaction Rates | 10 Ways to Go Above & Beyond in ASC Accreditation Survey | 7 Stats on ASC Outcomes
• November, 8, 2011
  • Developing a Successful Flu Vaccination Program | 5 Steps to a Great ASC Quality Program | 'Think TB!' Poster | 10 Essentials for a Spine Center Infection Control Program
• November 3, 2011
  • Top Places to Protect Against Pathogens | OSHA: Most Frequent Causes of Bloodborne Pathogen Violations in ASCs | Medication Safety Guide for Ambulatory Care Use | Case Study: Reducing C. Diff. at Huntsville Hospital
• November 1, 2011
  • Infection Outbreaks Lead to Endoscope Reprocessing Guidelines Update | CMS Inspection Surveys: Is Your ASC Ready | 'Cover Your Cough' Poster & Flyer | FAQs on Hand Hygiene NPSG
• October 27, 2011
  • 12 Qs to Ask for Effective Hand Hygiene Program | 10 Patient Handoff Tools | 10 Points on ASC Post-Surgery Infection Rates | 5 Urine Mgmt Challenges Facing RNs
• October 25, 2011
  • 10 Ideas for QI Studies | 5 Tips for Effective QI Study | Nurse Whistleblowers Suffer Long-Term Emotional Stress | Simple Patient Falls Prevention Poster
• October 20, 2011
  • NY May Require Bachelor's for Nurses | 14 MRSA Prevention Strategies | C. Diff Environmental Cleaning Checklist | Top Healthcare Challenges, Emergency Preparedness & Value of Leadership
• October 18, 2011
  • Medicare Publishes Patient Safety Ratings for 1000s of Hosps | 6 Recs to Prevent Surgical Fires | Types of Curtains for Use in Patient Bays | Surgical Fire Prevention Poster
• October 13, 2011
  • CA Bill Requires Safe Patient Handling Policy for Hosps | Sterile Processing of Eye Instruments | Ambulatory Surgery Pre/Post-Op Safety Checklists | Do All Hosp Infections Originate in a Bathroom
• October 11, 2011
  • Feds Cite GA Hosp After Patient Death | CA Hosp Settles Lawsuit Involving Fatal Med Error | 5 Planned Joint Comm ASC Initiatives | Display Board of Sharps Devices
• October 6, 2011
  • Texas Nurse Whistle-Blowing Case: Attorney Convicted | C. Diff Runs Rampant in Central NY | 5 Steps for Successful Infection Control Survey | Handwashing Reminder Door Sign
• October 4, 2011
  • Joint Comm's Most Challenging Reqs for Hosps, Ambulatory Care | Striking CA Nurses Return to Work; Patient Death Prompts Qs | Inventory List of Sharps Devices | 9 CDC Recs to Prevent MRSA
• September 29, 2011
  • Top 10 Citations in Joint Comm Outpatient Surveys | CA Hosp Assn Slams Nurse Union for 'Exploiting' Patient Death | Protecting Yourself When Handling Contaminated Sharps | Infection Control Risk Assessment
• September 27, 2011
  • CA Patient Death by Medical Error During Nurses' Strike | 10 Steps to Boost ASC Patient Satisfaction | Nationwide Challenge: Patient Deaths From Alarm Fatigue | Evaluation Form for Safety Needle/Syringe
• September 22, 2011
  • Bacteria on Workers' Uniforms: Q&A w/APIC President | MA Considers Mandatory Vaccination Policy for All Acute Care Workers | Treating Patients w/MRSA in ASCs | C. Diff FAQs Poster
• September 20, 2011
  • Growing Trend: Hosps in MA, MI, WI Announce Flu Vaccination Policies | Choosing a Focus for QI Activity | Joint Comm Names 405 Top Performing Hosps | Checklist for Sharps Injury Prevention
• September 15, 2011
  • Issue Alert: Sept/Oct. Issue Now Online -- 5 Benefits of Effective Risk Management Prog | 10 Steps to Thorough Physician Credentialing | 8 Medicare Survey Problem Areas for ASCs | 25 Spots Left for Oct. ASC Conf
• September 13, 2011
  • IL Hosp Staff Must Choose Flu Shot or Mask | 12 Recs to Prevent C. diff | 30 Spots Left for Oct. ASC Conf - Reg Today! | 'Hand Hygiene Saves Lives' Patient Admission Video
• September 8, 2011
  • 12 CA Hosps Fined for Serious Medical Errors | 8 Steps to Prevent Medication Errors | Early Reg Dscts End Friday for 18th Annual ASCs Conf-35 Spots Left | OH Lawmakers May Require Higher Degrees for Nurses
• September 6, 2011
  • 15 Qs to Ask for Effective Quality Program | Hand Hygiene Training Course | Early Reg Dscts Extended for 18th Annual ASCs Conf | 10 CDC Recs for CAUTIs
• September 1, 2011
  • WI Nurse May Have Exposed Thousands to Bloodborne Pathogens | 14 Solutions for Documented ASC Infection Control Deficiencies | Early Reg Dscts End Today for 18th Annual ASCs Conf | Employees at Ohio Hosp: Get Vaccinated or Be Terminated
• August 30, 2011
  • Patient Safety Deficiencies May Cost FL Hosp Medicare Status | 10 Steps for Sterile Processing | Early Reg Dscts End in 2 Days for 18th Annual ASCs Conf | Transitions of Care Checklist
• August 25, 2011
  • Safety Concerns Force NY Hosp to Turn Away Patients | 18th Annual ASC Conf: Early Reg Ends Thurs - Reg Today! | Universal Protocol Poster | Joint Commission Alert on Radiation Risks of Diagnostic Imaging
• August 23, 2011
  • Proposed Federal Bill: VA Staff Face Prison, Fines for Ignoring Inf Cntrl | Sterile Processing Checklist | 7 Steps to Turn Quality Data Into Compliant QI Study | Parkland Memorial in TX Issues Corrective Plan in Response to CMS Investigation
• August 18, 2011
  • 10 Things to Know About Waste Mgmt & Preventing SSIs | Falls Prevention Checklist | KS Hosp Fined for Failure to Properly Discard Hazardous Waste | Overview of Quality Reporting in ASCs
• August 16, 2011
  • TX Hosp Cited as Serious Patient Safety Threat | 7 Surprising OSHA, Waste Management Rules & Regs | NY Nurse Gets 5 Years Probation for Falsifying Records, Patient Negligence | 'Your Health is in Your Clean Hands' Poster
• August 11, 2011
  • 10 Steps for Thorough Physician Credentialing | Inspectors: NJ Hosp Failed to Meet Patient Safety Standards | Needlestick Injury Response Poster | 13 Indications for Handwashing, Hand Antisepsis
• August 9, 2011
  • Medical Errors Leave 550+ FL Patients Dead, Seriously Harmed in '10 | Home vs. Outsourced Laundering of Scrubs | 'Know Where to Throw' Waste Mgmt Poster | 2/3 of IL ASCs Inspected Cited for Inf Cntrl Problems
• August 4, 2011
  • Unsafe Inf Ctrl Shuts Down MS Clinic | 30 Safe Practices for Better Healthcare | Sample Time-Out Script | LPN Charged With Administering Meds Without an Order
• August 2, 2011
  • Patient Receives $650K for Retained Foreign Object, Med Error | Interview With CDC on Outpatient Infection Prevention | Checklist for Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Prevention | Nearly 600 Registrants for ASC Webinar on Strategic Trends Indicates Great Interest in ASC
• July 28, 2011
  • 6 Ways to Decrease OR Sharps Injuries | Hand Hygiene Checklist | 10 Steps to Prevent C. Diff Outbreaks | 5 More Great Articles
• July 26, 2011
  • Patient Neglect, Falsifying Records Leads to Nurse Probation | 10 Sharps Safety & OSHA Tools | Recalled Alcohol Wipes Still Used | Clinical Stats ASCs Should Review Monthly
• July 21, 2011
  • Nurses Leave Sponge in Patient Abdomen, Court Awards $525K | Infection Prevention Challenges in Ambulatory Settings | Hand Hygiene Questionnaire for Staff | Loaner Instrumentation Patient Safety Checklist
• July 19, 2011
  • MN Nurses Strike for Patient Safety | 6 Steps to Prevent Wrong-Site Surgery | 15 Self-Reported Factors for Poor Hand Hygiene | Safe Site Poster From MN Hosp Assn
• July 14, 2011
  • 5 CA Nurses Fired, Hosp Sued Over Stillborn Delivery Due to Infection | CDC Publishes Checklist for, Guide to Outpatient Infection Prevention | NY Hosp Receives OSHA Citation for Workplace Hazards | Environmental Checklist for Monitoring Terminal Cleaning From CDC
• July 12, 2011
  • CA Hosps Report C. Diff Outbreaks | 8 Problem Areas for ASC Medicare Surveys | CDC Sharps Safety 'Reporting = Prevention' Poster | Joint Commission's 2011 NPSGs Take Effect
• July 7, 2011
  • Top 10 Roadblocks to Infection Prevention | 10 Hand Hygiene Posters for Clinical Staff From the VA | 97% of Bacteria in ICU Killed by Antimicrobial Copper Surfaces | New ASC Quality Benchmarking Data
• July 5, 2011
  • OH Hosp, Nurse Found Negligent in Infection Death | 23 Best Practices for Preventing Sharps Injuries | 6 Steps to Ensure OR Safety & Efficiency | Failure to Follow Protocol Main Cause of ED Medication Errors
• June 30, 2011
  • 29 Main Causes of Wrong-Site Surgery | Nurse's Suicide Draws Attention to 2nd Victims of Medical Errors | 70+ Downloadable Tools in New Database | 10 Factors Affecting Efficacy of Sterilization
• June 28, 2011
  • Medication, Tech Errors Cause IL Hosp Baby's Death | 5 Benefits of Effective Risk Management Prog | Toolkit for Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs | 5 Keys to Implementing Patient Safety Progs
• June 23, 2011
  • Bill Would Provide Nurse Whistleblower Protection | Sharps Safety in Ambulatory Settings | Patient Safety Tools: SCIP Stop Antibiotics Poster & OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Program Assessment | Elements of Award-Winning HAI Prevention Programs
• June 21, 2011
  • PA Hosp Patient Dies From Medication Error | 4 Mistakes When Applying for ASC Accred | Rules for Hand Cream Use in Instrument Reprocessing Dept | 5 Safe Injection Practices Posters From CDC, WI DOH
• June 16, 2011
  • JAMA Study: Physicians' Offices Major Source of Patient Safety Risks | Hand Hygiene Checklist: 5 Guidelines | Free Sharps Safety Brochure | Complying w/Emergency Preparedness Conditions for Coverage
• June 14, 2011
  • 10 Ideas for Great QI Studies | NQF Adds 4 Serious Reportable Events | SSI Prevention Posters Available for Free Download | 10 Studies on Patient Safety and Quality
• June 9, 2011
  • 10 Hand Hygiene Tools | WI Doc: Hosp Cut Inf Cntrl Funding | Free Sharps Safety Posters | 10 Important Findings for Hosp ORs
• June 7, 2011
  • 6 Steps to Reduce SSIs | CA DOH Fines 12 Hosps for Patient Safety Violations | Patient Safety Tool: Pamphlet for Reducing Medication Errors | CT ASC Fined, Placed on Probation for Safety Violations
• June 2, 2011
  • 14 Qs for Effective Patient ID | MN Nurse Suspended Following Hosp Infection Outbreak | Few Reg Spots Left for June ASC Conf | Joint Commission Releases New NPSG | Patient Safety Tool: 10 Q&As About MRSA
• May 31, 2011
  • Joint Commission's Most Challenging Reqs | HHS to Reconsider Same-Day Surgery Regs | One Week Left to Register for June ASC Conf! | Patient Safety Tool: Free Hand Hygiene Poster
• May 26, 2011
  • 10 New Patient Safety Projects | 4 Steps to Make ORs More Change-Friendly | Less Than 35 Reg Spots Left for June ASC Conf - Reg Today! | Patient Safety Tool: Free MRSA Resources
• May 24, 2011
  • Peer Review: 10 Things to Know | CMS: TN Hospital Must Address Patient Safety Issues | Less Than 40 Reg Spots Left for June ASC Conf - Reg Today! | Patient Safety Tool: APIC Guide to Elimination of Ortho Surgical SSIs
• May 19, 2011
  • 6 Essential Components of OR Culture of Safety | 10 Critical Social Media Guidelines | Only 3 Weeks Until June ASC Conf - Reg Today! | Iowa ASC Assn Discusses Patient Safety, Quality Care
• May 17, 2011
  • Preventing C. Diff Outbreaks: 10 Steps | HHS Releases HAI Prevention Video | Only 3 Weeks Until June ASC Conf - Reg Today | Developing Malignant Hyperthermia Transfer Plan
• May 12, 2011
  • 6 Ways to Decrease OR Sharps Injuries and Needle Sticks | High Healthcare Reliability: Q&A With Joint Commission Pres | Less Than 100 Reg Spots Left June ASC Conf - Reg Today | Suction Canister Use on Multiple Patients

• May 10, 2011
  • Malignant Hyperthermia Prep: 12 Critical Qs | Boston Sci Warns of Non-Sterile Devices | Less Than 100 Reg Spots Left June ASC Conf - Reg Today! | FDA Guidance Aims to Reduce Infections From Endoscopes

• May 5, 2011
  • May/June Supplement Now Online: Top 10 Patient Safety Issues | 10 Changes in How CMS Surveyors Handle ASCs | 12 Critical Rules for Safe Injection Practices | Disinfectant Surface Wipes: Effective or Just Convenient? | And 7 More Articles!

• May 3, 2011
  • Hosp Adverse Med Reactions Surge | OSHA Inspections of Outpatient Cntrs Start in 4 States | Early Reg Dscts Extended to May 9 for June ASC Conf - Reg Today! | Iowa Debates Mandatory Error Reporting
• April 28, 2011
  • 9 Steps for Great QI Studies | MA RNs to Strike for Patient Safety | One Day Left for Early Reg Dscts for June ASC Conf - Reg Today! | Joint Comm Seeks Comment on Proposed Vaccination Reqs

• April 26, 2011
  • SCIP Does Not Decrease SSIs | C Diff Increases Death Risk 6x in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients | Early Reg Dscts End Friday for June ASC Conf - Reg Today! | 1/3 Hosp Patients Experience Adverse Events
• April 21, 2011
  • Improperly Disinfected Endoscopes Used at LA Hosp | Hand-Washing Rule Removed from NV Patient Safety Bill | Early Reg Dscts End May 1 for June ASC Conf | Major Complications in 8% of Spine Surgeries
• April 19, 2011
  • 6 Patients at NY Hosp With C. Diff | CMS: ASCs May Not Limit Surveyor Access | AORN Announces Board of Directors | APIC, ASHE Statement Re: Johns Hopkins Faucet Study
• April 14, 2011
  • Steps to Create Influenza Prevention Prog | NV Reinstates License of Urologist Who Reused Single-Use Device | 2 Free Upcoming Webinars | 20 Qs for Safe Medication Management
• April 12, 2011
  • Safe Inj Practices Checklist | AL IV Infections Caused by Sterilization Failure | How Can Ortho, Spine & Pain ASCs and Practices Win Over Next Few Years: Reg for Ortho, Spine & Pain ASC Conf | Improve Busy Hospital Patient Flow: 5 Strategies
• April 7, 2011
  • Hosp Errors: 10x More Frequent Than Thought | Marshals Seize $6M in Products From Medical Wipes Co | Great Accred & Inf Cntrl Sessions at Ortho, Spine & Pain ASC Conf | 7 Ways to Perfect DOH Inspection
• April 5, 2011
  • AL Hosp Infection Outbreak Linked to Pharmacy | NJ Inspectors Find Violations at ASCs | Case Costing and Inf Cntrl: Learn Both at 9th Annual Ortho, Spine & Pain ASC Conf | Senators Question FDA Over Contaminated Medical Wipes
• March 31, 2011
  • 9 Patients Die After AL Hosp Infection Outbreak | FL Hosp Contacts Patients After Employee Infection Death | 4 Sessions Added on Inf Cntrl: Reg Now for 9th Annual Ortho, Spine & Pain ASC Conf | Controlling Surgical Smoke Hazards
• March 29, 2011
  • NV Uro Defends Repeat Use of Single-Use Device | 71% of Clinicians: Not Enough Done to Prevent Readmits | Reg Now: 9th Annual Ortho, Spine & Pain ASC Conf | 6 Ways to Address Drug Shortages
• March 24, 2011
  • TX Nurse Whistleblower Case: Hosp Admin Pleads Guilty | 10 Downloadable Patient Safety Tools | Register for 9th Annual Ortho, Spine & Pain ASC Conf | FDA Confirms MO Hospital Improved Infection Control
• March 22, 2011
  • MN Hosp Nurse Suspected of Infecting 23 Patients | 15 Infection Prevention Areas to Address | Register for 9th Annual Ortho, Spine and Pain Mgmt-Driven ASC Conf (June 9-11, Chicago) | Using Evidence-Based Medicine to Improve Quality
• March 17, 2011
  • NV Urologist License Suspended for Allegedly Reusing Single-Use Device | Fatal Med Error Leads to MA Hosp Lawsuit | 5 Ways to Meet ASC CfC | NV Bill: Require Patient Safety Checklists
• March 15, 2011
  • NY Bill: Criminalize Reckless Patient Infection | PA Physician on Probation for Violating Inf Ctrl Rules | AHRQ Pubs Nurse Handbook on Safety & Quality | ASCQC Issues Inf Ctrl Tools for ASCs
• March 10, 2011
  • Medical Errors Much Lower at Top-Rated Hosps | ASCs Await Fed Rules on Quality Reporting | Language Barriers Cause Adverse Events | Smith & Nephew Recalls Antiseptic Wipes
• March 8, 2011
  • Patient Room Assignment Linked to Higher C. Diff | Successful ASC Infec Ctrl: 6 Steps | Contaminated Surfaces, Skin Sites Cause MRSA | 11 Infec Ctrl Steps for Computers
• March 3, 2011
  • AORN: Med Use Process Needs Safety Focus | FDA Bans Unapproved Drugs | 9 Guidelines for Contaminated Laundry | CMS Inspection: Infection Control Noncompliance at MO Hosp
• March 1, 2011
  • 20 Qs for Infection Prevention Programs | Hosps Prohibit Wearing Surgical Attire Outside | HAIs: 70% Preventable | How to Determine Appropriate Surfaces for Disinfectants
• February 22, 2011
  • OSHA Guidance: Equipment Hazards Prevention | 10 Recent Infection Prevention Studies | Would Your Facility Pass an Infection Control Survey? | Application of Medicare Same-Day H&P Guidance for GI Centers
• February 15, 2011
  • FDA: Draft Guidance Recs Warning for Powdered Gloves | Proper Hand Hygiene Before Gloving Still a Challenge | 6 Tips for Ortho Surgery Infection Control | Patient Safety in 2011: 6 Thoughts
• February 8, 2011
  • FDA: Cautiously Use Non-Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads | Interpreting New Medicare Same-Day H&P Guidance | New AAAHC Handbook for ASCs Seeking Medicare Deemed Status | APIC Recs Mandatory Influenza Immunization
• February 1, 2011
  • 7 Steps for OSHA Compliance/AAAHC Releases Changes to 2011 Handbook/10 Patient Safety Tips for Hospitals/4 Strategies for Involving Physicians in ASC Accreditation
• January 25, 2011
  • Top 10 Patient Safety Issues for 2011/Infection Control - 6 Misconceptions/Downloadable Tool: Look-Alike Drug Names With Tall Man Letters/Free Webinar: 10 Critical Reqs of a Infection Prevention Program
• January 18, 2011
  • NQF Holds Stance on SSI Practice/5 Ways Anesthesia Can Improve Patient Safety/4 Steps to a Robust PI Process/Free Webinar: 10 Critical Reqs of a Infection Prevention Program
• January 11, 2011
  • Top 10 Most-Cited OSHA Health Standards/Joint Commission Highlights LASA Drugs/Maintain Clinical Documentation: 5 Best Practices/Free Webinar: Critical Requirements of Infection Prevention Program
• January 4, 2011
  • CMS Surveys of ASCs: 10 Recent Changes/Study: Anesthesiologist Hand Contamination Can Lead to Bacteria Transmission/TB Test Requirement for ASCs
• December 28, 2010
  • Medicare Clarifies Same-Day H&P for ASCs/Minimize Controlled-Drug Deviations: 10 Things to Do/Recommended Practices for Laser Safety in ORs From AORN/4 Common Medicare Violations at ASCs
• December 21, 2010
  • 9 Stats on ASC Outcomes From ASC Assn/CDC Releases Guidance on Environmental Cleaning Evaluation/5 Infection Control Parameters for ASCs/9 Myths About Hand Hygiene
• December 14, 2010
  • Meet Accreditation Standards: 5 Best Practices/New Ambulatory Healthcare NPSGs Published/CA ASC Assn. Responds to Criticism of ASC Oversight
• December 7, 2010
  • 5 Steps to Improve ASC Infection Control Programs/Medicare Requirements When ASCs and Practices Share EMR/10 Most-Read ASC Accreditation Articles
• November 30, 2010
  • 10 Strategies to Prepare for an ASC Accreditation Survey/5 Things to Know About ASC Infection Control and Compliance/6 Best Practices to Strengthen ASC Infection Control Programs
• November 23, 2010
  • 3 Accreditation Survey Deficiencies/3 Mistakes When Disinfecting Scopes/Guidance for Epinephrine Injection Usage/APIC Becomes Founding Sponsor of Becker's ASC Quality, Safety & Infection Control E-Weekly
• November 16, 2010
  • 6 Steps to Reduce Transfer Rates/7 Steps for Spine Surgeons to Prevent Infections/7 Key Changes to AAAHC Standards in 2010
• November 9, 2010
  • 10 Articles for Common ASC Accreditation Challenges/5 Tips for ASC CEOs to Make Infection Control a Priority/4 Tips for Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance
• November 2, 2010
  
  • 10 Sample ASC Accreditation and Safety P&Ps, Tools and Resources/8 Ways to Prepare for ASC Accreditation/How Long Does an ASC Need to Keep Drug Recall Notices
• October 26, 2010
  • 6 Best Practices for an Effective Infection Control Program/4 Steps to Meet Challenging Pre-Procedure Accreditation Requirements/3 QAPI Studies Praised by Surveyors
• October 19, 2010
  • ASC Groups Respond to Proposal to Boost Infection Control Measures/6 Steps to Improve Accreditation Survey Prep/10 Steps to Achieve Excellent Compliance to Infection Control Regs
• October 12, 2010
  • 10 Infection Control Tools/4 Steps Taken to Prepare for Quality Reporting Requirements/3 Steps to Build a Robust IC Program

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