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Subject: 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
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News & Analysis
March 22, 2011

1. DEA, FDA Investigate St. Cloud Hospital Nurse Suspected of Causing Infection in 23 Patients. Click Here

2. Infection Prevention Rounds: 15 Areas to Address. Click Here
Written by Marilyn Hanchett of APIC.

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Register for the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference - Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 9-11, Chicago). Click Here

4. Using Evidence-Based Medicine to Improve Quality: 5 Tips From Catholic Health Partners' Michael Connelly. Click Here

5. 5 Tools to Improve Patient Safety. Click Here

6. AORN Releases Learning Module to Assess Knowledge of Retained Surgical Items Prevention. Click Here

7. Washington Bill Would Give More Rights to Individuals Claiming Medical Errors. Click Here

8. Using Color to Differentiate Drug Strength Can Improve Medication Safety. Click Here

9. Proposed Rules Issued Requiring All New Jersey Physician Surgical Practices to Be Inspected and Registered. Click Here

10. Study: Infection Control Programs on the Rise but Still Face Major Challenges. Click Here



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