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[Nurse leadership] ER nurse steals drugs; Lee Memorial patients given possibly tainted meds | 8 developments on Allina Health’s dispute with nurses | 12 must-reads for healthcare leaders this week From: Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality <editorial@beckershealthcare.com> Subject: [Nurse…
Florida nurse arrested on 131 felony charges | Should readmission rates be used to measure hospital quality? Study casts doubts | UPMC settles another mold death lawsuit for $1.35M | OHSU medical school dean dies from injuries From: Becker's Infection…
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Which states have the most Zika cases? | 100 ACOs to know – 2016 | How much hand sanitizer is enough? | FDA bans triclosan from antibacterial soap: 6 things to know From: Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality <editorial@beckershealthcare.com>…
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[Nurse leadership] Allina nurses to launch open-ended strike on Labor Day | 7 layoffs in August | The pervasiveness of nurse bullying: 7 key thoughts | 10 recent CNO, CMO moves From: Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality <editorial@beckershealthcare.com> Subject:…
Fla. hospital evacuates 209 patients after electrical fire | AHRQ updates VTE prevention guide | Former medical school professor shoots dean of Icahn School of Medicine | Ebola can stay in semen for over a year, new tests show From:…
First asymptomatic case of sexual Zika transmission reported | ‘Unsanitary’ conditions led to suspended license for NJ physician | UPMC gets financial boost from insurance division | Patient perception unaffected by clinician attire, study finds From: Becker's Infection Control &…
2,517 US Zika cases found across all but 2 states | Should antimicrobial curtains be cleaned in between patients? | MD Anderson blames Epic implementation for 77% drop in adjusted income | State investigates Detroit Medical Center’s sterile processing woes…
Des Moines hospital warns open-heart patients of infection risk; 2 patients infected | 9 things providers should do to prepare for Zika | 22 exec moves | Anti-gas drops in scopes could put patients in danger, study finds From: Becker's…