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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 > July, 2010 Vol. XI, No. 7

5 Keys to OSHA Compliance

Keeping your employees safe on the job.

David Bernard, Senior Associate Editor

Surgical facilities have topped the annual list of industries reporting 100,000 or more work-related injuries and illnesses for 4 years running, according to the CDC. Here are 5 tips toward fostering a safer surgical facility.

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