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Subject: Top 10 Citations in Joint Comm Outpatient Surveys | CA Hosp Assn Slams Nurse Union for 'Exploiting' Patient Death | Protecting Yourself When Handling Contaminated Sharps | Infection Control Risk Assessment
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News & Analysis
Sept. 29, 2011

1. Top 10 Compliance Findings Cited in Joint Commission Outpatient Surveys. Click Here

2. California Hospital Assoc. Slams Nurse Union for 'Exploiting' Patient Death for Political Agenda. Click Here

3. OSHA Fact Sheet: Protecting Yourself When Handling Contaminated Sharps. Click Here

4. Patient Safety Tool: Sample Infection Control Risk Assessment. Click Here

5. ASC Industry's Premier Fall Event Almost Sold Out: Registration Closes Oct. 13 for the 18th Annual Ambulatory Surgery Centers Conference (Oct. 27-29, Chicago). To register or learn more, Click Here

6. CA Bill to Tighten Oversight of Surgery Centers Awaits Governor's Signature. Click Here

7. Patient Safety Tool: Sterilization Audit Checklist. Click Here

8. Free Webinar: "Best of Both Worlds For Your ASC: Increasing Productivity and Raising Standards in Sterilization" (Oct. 26; 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. CDT). Space is limited, so reserve your spot today! Click Here

9. APIC, AHE Partner on Campaign to Improve Patient Outcomes, Reduce Infections. Click Here

10. AAAHC Announces New Quality Improvement Studies for 2012. Click Here
 
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