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Subject: Medicare Clarifies Same-Day H&P for ASCs/Minimize Controlled-Drug Deviations: 10 Things to Do/Recommended Practices for Laser Safety in ORs From AORN/4 Common Medicare Violations at ASCs
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News & Analysis
Dec. 28, 2010

1. Medicare Clarifies Same-Day History and Physical Guidance for Surgery Centers. Click Here

2. 10 Things to Do to Minimize Controlled-Drug Deviations. Click Here

3. AORN Releases Recommended Practices for Laser Safety in ORs. Click Here

4. 4 Common Medicare Violations Found by Inspectors of Surgery Centers. Click Here

5. Seeking nominations for "50 Great ASC Administrators to Know", which will be featured in the March/April issue of Becker's ASC Review. Submit nominations to rachel@beckersasc.com. To advertise in this issue, please contact Jessica Cole at jessica@beckersasc.com or call (800) 417-2035.

6. Joint Commission Outlines Requirements for Usage of Multi-Dose Vials. Click Here


7. 6 More Best Practices for Perfecting ASC Infection Control Programs. Click Here

8. 3 Ways to Ensure Completion of Medical Records. Click Here

9. 3 Strategies for Updating Medical Staff Credentials. Click Here

10. National Patient Safety Foundation to Create Professional Society, Certification Program. Click Here    



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