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The latest news and analysis about patient safety and healthcare quality.
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News & Analysis | Q&A: What You Need to Know About CMS’ Antimicrobial Stewardship Rule | CMS released revised Conditions of Participation for hospitals and critical access hospitals that require the development and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs to help reduce inappropriate antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance. The rule, first proposed by CMS in 2016, also finalized requirements for nursing facilities to have a stewardship program. |
PSQH Connect BD Launches Fully Sterile Surgical Skin Preparation | Ninety-two percent of healthcare providers indicated they were not aware that antiseptic solutions are not sterile. BD has developed a patented sterilization process to achieve the control, precision and scale necessary to effectively sterilize CHG. |
Upcoming webinar The Role of Continued Professional Development in Healthcare | You can’t take the organization further than you’ve taken yourself. As quality and safety healthcare leaders progress in their careers, encouraging their teams toward increasingly higher ambitions, their skills need to keep pace. This webinar on Tuesday, January 14 will discuss the requisite attributes for highly effective quality healthcare leaders, as well as the certifications, training programs, and advanced education that can support their efficacy. |
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| Product Spotlight | Dan “The Lab Safety Man” Scungio, MT(ASCP), SLS, CQA (ASQ), has completely revamped this trusted lab safety training and compliance resource. The Complete Guide to Laboratory Safety, Fifth Edition, consolidates regulations from all relevant agencies, including OSHA, The Joint Commission, CAP, CLSI, DOT, and state health departments. This book also offers customizable policies, procedures, and checklists to avoid costly fines and enhance your compliance program. Order now! | |
Career Center | Post your open positions or find your next career move with the HCPro Career Center. | |
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