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New Jersey Oncology Nurses Develop Method to Enhance Patient Safety in Outpatient Area

Oncology nurses in the outpatient setting face constant challenges in the management of patient care, as many cancer patients receive therapies known to cause allergic reactions or hypersensitivity. Nurses at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey have developed a teaching ...More
6 days ago
Posted in News
Monitoring Technology for PCA Pumps Can Prevent Adverse Events with Patient-Controlled Analgesia

Current technology is available to catch and prevent many adverse events with PCA pumps, yet healthcare providers can still be leery to implement them. ...More
2 weeks ago
Posted in Articles
Guidelines of Documentation in Infection Control

When it comes to infection prevention, proper documentation can be the backbone of a well-running outpatient surgery facility that is serious about the ongoing safety of its patients. ...More
April 11, 2012
Posted in Articles
House Letter Seeks Change in Single-Use Vial Policy

A letter signed by 16 Republican House members is seeking modification of a CMS guideline prohibiting multiple uses of vials labeled for single use. ...More
April 10, 2012
Posted in News
Key Healthcare Themes from AORN

Last week, our SurgiStrategies and Infection Control Today team attended the 59th AORN Congress, held in New Orleans. A handful of themes repeatedly came up in our discussions with exhibitors. ...More
April 3, 2012
Posted in Blog
Quick Response Code Patient Safety Education Program Launched by Kimberly-Clark and Safe Care Campaign

A new, free resource offers ASCs patient and caregiver education – available instantly at the bedside. ...More
March 13, 2012
Posted in News
N.J. Publicizes ASC Inspection Reports

New Jersey's state Department of Health has made inspection reports from more than 250 ambulatory surgery centers available online. ...More
February 3, 2012
Posted in Blog
New Jersey Licensing Law Benefits ASCs – and Patients

Ambulatory surgery centers in New Jersey are celebrating new legislation that brings greater accountability to physicians with solo surgery rooms. ...More
January 10, 2012
Posted in News
International Effort to Improve Safety of Orthopedic Devices

Infrastructure for enhanced safety monitoring in development. ...More
December 28, 2011
Posted in News
Joint Commission Releases Alert on Healthcare Worker Fatigue

Healthcare worker fatigue linked to patient safety ...More
December 14, 2011
Posted in News

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