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Contact Congress Over Drug Shortage Issues

A Kentucky congressman is urging surgical facilities to contact their members of Congress and request that they sign his letter demanding changes to...

N.J. Posts ASC Inspection Reports Online

State and federal inspection reports of New Jersey's ASCs are now available online, giving patients an opportunity to make more informed choices abo...

Are Opioids Necessary?

While it's not always practical, or even possible, to eliminate opioids from your post-op pain management regiment, reducing their use in favor of n...


	Archive > Patient Safety Guide	2009 Edition

Are You Warming Patients Effectively?

See if you're making any of these 5 common errors.

6 Keys to Improved Medication Safety

Expert advice for keeping drugs secure and ensuring the right dose at the right time to the right patient.

Fire Risk Assessment: A Score for Patient Safety

We developed a simple tool to measure fire risks in the OR after the unthinkable happened — twice.

Can Wrong-site Surgery Happen On Your Watch?

Not if you review the answers to these often-asked questions about proper surgical site-marking protocols.

Proper Positioning for Special Patient Groups

Prepare your staff for the challenges of handling geriatric, bariatric and diabetic patients.

Shield Patients and Staff From Stray Electrical Current

Knowing your electrosurgical equipment can help prevent patient burns and OR fires.

7 Steps to Stopping Cross-contamination

Review these basic precautions to protect patients from the dangers that lurk throughout your facility.

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