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Preventing Healthcare-associated Infections

American Medical Compliance

In operating rooms, HAIs can cause surgical site infections, which threaten the health and safety of patients. According to the Emergency Care Research Institute, staffing shortages posed the greatest threat to patient safety in 2022. Tackling the increased rate of HAIs is crucial. Get Certified.

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Contrast Media Shortage of 2022 – Lessons Learned

EMDocs

Under standard operating protocols, residual contrast materials are usually wasted, according to current CDC and JC standards. Protocols could establish strategies for mitigating patient safety concerns during shortages, including close monitoring and follow-up of patients who receive alternative imaging studies.

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Ten Commandments for Emergency Professionals; a compendium

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

10 Commandments of Risk Management (Camp Operations) THE "20 Commandments" of EMTALA Ten Commandments For Malpractice Depositions The Top Ten Ways to Ensure Frustration, Miscommunication, and Poor Patient Care the Next Time You Provide (or Request) a Consult [N.B. Memon, A., & Kaliff, J.