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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...

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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 > December, 2008 Vol. IX, No. 12

6 Ways to Improve Hand-rub Compliance

It takes equal parts creativity and persistence.

Kent Steinriede, Associate Editor

Here are examples of what outpatient surgical facilities around the country are doing to improve hand-hygiene compliance with hand rubs. As you'll see, it takes persistence, creativity and a willingness to nag on your part to make a difference.

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