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

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Dec. 29, 2011

1. Hand Hygiene Checklist: 5 Suggestions for Process Improvement.

2. 6 Ways to Decrease Sharps Injuries and Needle Sticks in the OR.

3. Overview: Infection Prevention and Control for Computers in Patient Care Areas.

4. Patient Safety Tool: Patient Discharge Planning Checklist From CMS.

5. 7 Surprising OSHA and Waste Management Rules and Regulations.

6. What the Infection Preventionists Should Be Looking at in a Sterile Processing Department.

7. Top 10 Facility Infection Prevention Program Component Updates I Would Perform Tomorrow.

8. Basics of Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization of Instruments.

9. Safe Injection Practices Checklist: 12 Critical Rules to Follow.

10. 10 Steps for Preventing C. Diff Outbreaks.

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From:	Becker's Operating Room Clinical Quality & Infection Control <scott@beckersasc.com>
Subject:	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
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