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Subject: CMS Surveys of ASCs: 10 Recent Changes/Study: Anesthesiologist Hand Contamination Can Lead to Bacteria Transmission/TB Test Requirement for ASCs
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News & Analysis
Jan. 4, 2011

1. 10 Recent Changes in How CMS Surveyors Deal With Surgery Centers. Click Here

2. Study: Hand Contamination of Anesthesia Providers Can Lead to Surgical Bacteria Transmission. Click Here

3. Does CMS Require Annual TB Tests for Surgery Center Staff Members? Click Here

4. 4 Best Practices to Meet CMS Survey Requirements. Click Here

5. Free Upcoming Webinar - Reserve Your Seat Today: 10 Critical Requirements of a Successful Infection Prevention Program (Jan. 27, 1:15 pm CST) - Register by Clicking Here.

6. 12 GI Endoscopic Quality Indicators. Click Here

7.  6 Things to Do to Manage Controlled Drug Deviations. Click Here

8. Simple Education on Bowel Preparation Not Enough to Improve Prep Quality. Click Here

9. 5 Best Practices for Increasing Hand Hygiene Compliance. Click Here

10. Study: Current Guidelines on Anesthesia Workstation Preparation Could Endanger Hyperthermic Patients. Click Here

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