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Patient/Worker Safety
The safety and protection of patients and healthcare workers alike can be protected by following evidence-based principles and practices designed to prevent adverse events, medical errors and infections. Aseptic technique, hand hygiene, environmental hygiene, proper disinfection and sterilization and other interventions are designed to prevent or curtail events that results in excessive healthcare costs, increased length of hospitalization, hazards to occupational health and loss of institutional accreditation.
- ASSE to Address PPE Issues, Safety Threats in Healthcare
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OSHA Infectious Disease Review Supported by Healthcare Leaders
Posted in News, Patient/Worker Safety, PPE & Standard Precautions
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Epocrates Smartphone App Helps CDC Educate Clinicians on Safe Injection Practices
Posted in News, Patient/Worker Safety, Products & Services
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Patient Participation in Hand Hygiene Faces Obstacles, Including Healthcare Worker Annoyance
Posted in News, Hand Hygiene, Patient/Worker Safety
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GE Healthcare's Smart Patient Room Helps Monitor Hand Hygiene Compliance
Posted in News, Hand Hygiene, Patient/Worker Safety
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Physicians Practice 'Presenteeism,' Expose Colleagues to Illness
Posted in News, Infections, Patient/Worker Safety
- Survey Readiness Resource Helps ASCs Address Infection Control Practices
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National Patient Safety Foundation Unveils 2011 Awareness Campaign
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PPE Among Safeguards to Prevent Occupational Exposures to Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings
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Medical Mistakes That Affect Multiple Patients Should Be Disclosed
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