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Subject: 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
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News & Analysis
Dec. 6, 2011

1. 11 Strategies to Address Physician & Staff Resistance to Complying With Infection Control Guidelines. Click Here

2. Important Considerations: Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization in the Ambulatory Setting. Click Here

3. Joint Commission's Proposed Patient Safety Goal Targets Overuse of Treatments, Procedures. Click Here

4. Patient Safety Tool: Patient's & Parent's Guide to Influenza Prevention Flyer. Click Here

5. Keeping Wheels Clean in the Sterile Suite: Q&A With Phenelle Segal of Infection Control Consulting Services. Click Here

6. National Handwashing Awareness Week is Dec. 4-10. Click Here So is National Influenza Vaccination Week. Click Here

7. NIST Releases New Tool for Meeting HIPAA Security Requirements. Click Here

8. Patient Safety Tool: Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation. Click Here

9. Comorbid Conditions, Other Factors Increase Risk of In-Hospital Falls. Click Here

10. ASC Association Urges Compliance With 2012 Medicare Safe Surgery Checklist Requirement. Click Here


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