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CMS, in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have developed a comprehensive infection control worksheet to evaluate compliance with infection control requirements. This worksheet serves as a guide for ASCs wishing to fine-tune their infection control practices. ...
Infection Control Surveyor Worksheet June 2015.pdf
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), which operates the National Medication Errors Reporting Program, is warning healthcare providers about repeated incidents of accidental application of “glacial” acetic acid (≥ 99.5%) to skin or mucous membranes instead of a much more diluted...
NAN Alert January2013.pdf
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines call for medications labeled as “single dose” or “single use” to be used for only one patient. #PatientSafety #PatientCare
CDC-SDV-Position05022012.pdf
Policy: Staffing of the PACU is based upon using the patient acuity tool, designed by Peri-anesthesia nurses at El Camino Surgery Center. Using this tool, staffing points are assigned depending on the type of anesthesia and the type of surgery being performed. Purpose: Promote a safe...
PatientAcuityTool.doc
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