10 Infection Control Downloadable Tools & Resources | 5 Must-Have Qualities of a Top Infection Preventionist | CMS Suspends Hospital Outpatient Quality Measure | Becker's Hospital Review Annual Meeting

News & Analysis

April 17, 2012

1. 5 Must-Have Qualities of a Five-Star Infection Preventionist.

2. CMS Suspends Hospital Outpatient Quality Measure.

3. Update to 2012 Accreditation Handbook Including Medicare Requirements for Ambulatory Surgery Centers.

4. 10 Infection Control Downloadable Tools & Resources.

5. Learn 5 Core Concepts to Reduce Readmissions, the Role of Today's CMO and Key Concepts to Measure and Improve Quality. Register Today for the Becker's Hospital Review Annual Meeting (May 17-18, 2012; Hotel Allegro Chicago). Preregistration Sold Out; Registration Ends April 17th! To register, .

6. Staff Education Tool: Workplace Violence Toolkit From the Emergency Nurses Association.

7. Florida Bill Requiring Surgical Technologist Certification for Patient Safety Dies in House.

8. Upcoming Webinars:

Proven Methods for Accelerating Cost Reduction (Weds., April 18, 1:15-2:15 PM CT). To learn more or register,

Tough Coding Issues Facing ASCs (Weds., May 2, 1:15-2:15 PM CT). To learn more or register, .

9. Women Less Likely to Be Satisfied With Health Services Than Men.

10. Paul Levy: How to Get Better at Harming People Less.

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