1. Study: One-Third of Patients Experience Adverse Events During Hospital Stay.

2. New Research: SCIP Measures Do Not Decrease Surgical Site Infections.

3. Early Registration Discounts End Friday for the 9th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference - Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues (June 9-11, Chicago). Register today!

4. C. Diff Increases Risk of Death 6-Fold in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients. 

5. Amerinet Announces Toolkit and Educational Resources on Healthcare Associated Infections.

6. Applying Intermittent Pneumatic Compression in Surgery Centers: Q&A With Jan Davidson of AORN. 

7. St. Charles Health in Oregon Still Scheduled for Trial Over Alleged Failure to Disinfect Colonoscope.

8. Last Chance to Register for 2 Free Upcoming Webinars - Reserve Your Spot Today: 1) Impact of Regional Anesthesia on Quality, Cost and Satisfaction - Minor Changes, Immediate Impact (Today). Register by clicking here. 2) EHR in the ASC: How to Drive Cost Savings With Point-of-Care Charting (Tomorrow). Register by clicking here.

9. FDA Warns OTC Drug Product Companies Over Misleading MRSA Claims.

10. Enemy to OR Efficiency: Noise Pollution. 

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