This Week in Nursing The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 14 cases of bloodstream infections in children that may be linked to syringes of heparin and saline made by Becton Dickinson and Co., Reuters reported.  After participating with other healthcare heavy-hitters in February in a task force that met to discuss recommendations for OR attire, specifically ear and hair covering, AORN expects to make changes to its Guideline for Surgical Attire in 2019. Might this bring an end to the bouffant hat vs. skull cap brouhaha? Graduation season is upon us! Here’s a brief history of this important tradition in nursing.
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