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• AAP releases 16 updated recommendations for pediatric ambulatory setting-based infection prevention policy
• The Joint Commission revises standards to reflect new CMS Emergency Management Final Rule — 4 insights
• 5 key findings on surgical site infections
• Patient sues physician for talking on the phone during outpatient procedure: 4 things to know
• 66% of RNs say condition of hands impacts job satisfaction: 4 insights
• Common deficiencies cited by AAAASF and how to fix them: Administration of drugs
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• 1-in-50 burnt out physicians plan to leave medicine within next 2 years, survey says
• What is driving the $2.6B HAI diagnostics market? 5 insights
• The Joint Commission changes 2 National Patient Safety Goals
• Lexington Medical Center's 2 ASCs earn recognition for patient experience: 2 quick notes
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• Adverse patient safety events to cost $383.7B by 2022 — 4 key takeaways
• What ASCs can do to reduce SSI
• Common deficiencies cited by AAAASF and how to fix them — Advance directives
• Is your 503B outsourcing facility up to par? 17 vital questions for ASCs
• New CAIP ASC infection prevention credential: 7 things to know
• Burnout among nurses reduces hand washing compliance, study shows — 3 insights
• 6 strategies for quality and patient safety improvement from the American College of Surgeons
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• Common deficiencies cited by AAAASF and how to fix them — Being prepared for a situation affecting the surgeon or anesthesia provider
• CMS' new 'Meaningful Measures' attempt to reduce regulatory burden — 5 insights
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• AAAASF responds to story on surgery center safety
• Starting the data revolution — How the AAAASF, Nebula Data Intel partnership can transform your ASC
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• Nurses can now practice in multiple states with eNLC license: 5 key insights
• CMS offering up to $30M in grant funding for quality measure development — 6 details
• Top 10 patient safety concerns for 2018 — diagnostic errors are No. 1