1. Overcoming Preventable Readmissions: 6 Stories.

2. Physicians Recommend Less Frequent Use of 45 Common Tests, Procedures.

3. Patient Education Tool: Patient Discharge Planning Checklist.
 
4. Staff Education Tool: Hand Sanitization Poster.

5. Learn 5 Core Concepts to Reduce Readmissions, the Role of Today's CMO and Key Concepts to Measure and Improve Quality. Register Today for the Becker's Hospital Review Annual Meeting (May 17-18, 2012; Hotel Allegro Chicago). Early Registration Discounts End April 1. Less than 10 spots remain! To learn more or register, .

6. Screen Saver Messages on Benefits of Hand Hygiene May Boost Compliance.

7. Summary of FDA's Proposed Changes to Cleaning Requirements.

8.  Upcoming Webinars:

ASC Turnaround Tactics for 2012 and Beyond: New Best Practices to Increase Revenues and Beat the Competition (Thurs., April 5, 1:15-2:15 PM CT). To learn more or register, .

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9. 20% of Surveyed Anesthesiologists Never Recovered From Medical Error.

10. Study: Patients Perceive Standing, Sitting Bedside Care Differently.

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