AAAHC Revises Policy Language for Surveys | 6 Best Practices for Wearing, Handling Surgical Attire | Complimentary Webinar: Should a Hospital Own or Joint Venture an ASC? | Patient Safety Tool: Medical Staff Bylaws Template |

News & Analysis

October 22, 2012

1. AAAHC Revises Policy Language for Surveys Effective November.

2. 6 Best Practices for Wearing and Handling Surgical Attire.

3. Patient Safety Tool: Medical Staff Bylaws Template.

4. Patient Safety Tool: AHRQ Antimicrobial Stewardship Toolkit.

5. Upcoming webinar:

Key Considerations: Should a Hospital Own or Joint Venture an ASC (Tues., Oct. 30, 1:15 PM-2:15 PM CT). To learn more or register, .

6. Cleaning Scopes and Instruments With Enzymatics: Thoughts From Mark Esquenet of The Ruhof Corporation.

7. FDA Warns Providers Not to Use Any NECC Products.

8. What Will the Election Mean for Healthcare and ASCs? What should ASCs do to succeed over the next four years? - Hear former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer debate Dr. Howard Dean; Listen to dozens of CEOs and operators provide advice on how to excel in a challenging market - 20 spots remain for the 19th Annual ASC Conference (Oct. 25-27, Chicago).

To learn more about this and other can't-miss sessions on patient safety, quality and infection control at the 19th Annual ASC Conference, .

9. Turning Heart Failure Into Heart Success: Transitioning CHF Patients to Home.

10. 10 Guiding Principles for Patient-Centered Care.

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