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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 > April, 2009 Vol. X, No. 4

Would You Hug Your Child Wearing Soiled Scrubs?

Our hospital provides staff with professionally laundered scrubs that aren't allowed to leave the building.

James Ballard, MBA

As you look to save money everywhere possible nowadays, you may consider letting your staff buy and launder their scrubs at home. You'll save a few dollars, but at what cost to your patients, your staff and their families?

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