10 Hand Hygiene Downloadable Tools | NQF Finalizes 29 Serious Reportable Events | Understanding & Preventing OR Fires | 5 Strategies for Complying With Waived Testing Standard

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Dec. 22, 2011

1. 10 Hand Hygiene Downloadable Tools & Resources.

2. National Quality Forum Finalizes List of 29 Serious Reportable Events.

3. Understanding and Preventing OR Fires: Q&A With Anesthesiologist Dr. Clifford Gevirtz of Somnia Anesthesia.

4. 5 Strategies for Complying With Challenging Waived Testing Joint Commission Standard.

5. Los Angeles County Supervisors Push for State Oversight of Surgery Centers.

6. Illinois Hospital Report Card Adds Surgical Infection Information.

7. Value of Technology to Prevent Retained Surgical Items: Q&A With Dr. Christopher Rupp of UNC Hospitals.

8. Patient Education Tool: FAQs About CAUTIs Poster.

9. Joint Commission Provides Sample Laboratory Attestation Form.

10. Nancy Manchester Named Patient Safety Officer of MA's Marlborough Hospital.

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