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Physicians come out on the winning end of 80% of malpractice claims that end in jury verdicts, according to researchers at Massachusetts General Hos...

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Wrong-Site Prevention Video Shows the Right Way

Wrong-site, wrong-patient and wrong-procedure surgery must be prevented at all costs. The 3 steps of the Joint Commission's Universal Protocol make ...

Archive > September, 2005 Vol. VI, No. 9

Infection Prevention

Pick a Hand Rub You and Your Staff Will Love

Marcia Patrick, RN, MSN, CIC

Marcia Patrick, RN, MSN, CIC Alcohol-based hand rubs vary in consistency, scent, drying characteristics, cost and other features - which means that some products will go over well with your staff, while others won't. Here's how to choose the rub that's best for you.

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