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Subject: Patient Neglect, Falsifying Records Leads to Nurse Probation | 10 Sharps Safety & OSHA Tools | Recalled Alcohol Wipes Still Used | Clinical Stats ASCs Should Review Monthly
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News & Analysis
July 26, 2011

1. Tennessee Nurse Put on Three-Year Probation for Falsifying Records, Neglecting Patients. Click Here

2. 10 Sharps Safety & OSHA Tools and Resources. Click Here

3. Recalled Alcohol Wipes Responsible for Patient Deaths Still Being Used. Click Here

4. Clinical Statistics Surgery Centers Should Look at Every Month. Click Here Written by Kathleen Bernicky, Ann O'Neill and Carla Shehata of Regent Surgical Health.

5. Seeking Recommendations for Great Nurses: Becker's Operating Room Clinical Quality & Infection Control is assembling a list profiling nurses who are leading patient safety and quality care efforts in their facilities. Learn how to nominate a great nurse by clicking here.

6. Patient Safety Tool: Patient Discharge Planning Checklist From CMS. Click Here

7. 6 Vital Steps to a More Compliant Surgery Center. Click Here

8. Hear Presentations on
"Infection Prevention in ASCs: Looking
Ahead - What Does the Future Hold" and "Governing Body Documentation, Meeting CMS and Accreditation Requirements" at the 18th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Centers Conference (Oct. 27-29, 2011; Chicago) Download the brochure by clicking here (pdf). 90 Sessions, 132 Speakers. Great Keynote Speakers Including Bill Walton, Sam Donaldson and Adrian Gostick. Learn more and register today! Click Here 
 


9. Classical Music May Decrease Need for Patient Sedation in Operating Room. Click Here

10. Civility in the OR Promotes Quality, SafetyClick Here
 


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