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Subject: Joint Comm's Most Challenging Reqs for Hosps, Ambulatory Care | Striking CA Nurses Return to Work; Patient Death Prompts Qs | Inventory List of Sharps Devices | 9 CDC Recs to Prevent MRSA
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News & Analysis
Oct. 4, 2011

1. Joint Commission Identifies Most Challenging Requirements for First Half of 2011 for Hospitals, Ambulatory Care and Other Providers. Click Here

2. Striking CA Nurses Return to Work; Competence of Replacements Questioned After Patient Death. Click Here

3. Staff Education Tool: Inventory List of Sharps Devices. Click Here

4. 9 CDC Recommendations to Prevent MRSA. Click Here

5. 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

6. Veterans Health Administration Warns of Look-Alike Hemodialysis Solutions. Click Here

7. Joint Commission Issues Report on Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections. Click Here

8.
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

9. Patient Safety Tool: Sample Environmental Cleaning Schedule for Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Click Here

10. FDA Clearance of Pediatric Face Mask Earns Approval From Leading Healthcare Organizations. Click Here
 

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