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Four Steps to Manage Antibiotics in Acute Care Settings

A four-phase approach to prescribing and managing antibiotics focuses on critical time points to achieve effective antibiotics stewardship, a recent article in JAMA says.

Newsletter Articles

Q&A: Corridor door closers, wrap plates, steam generators, and keys

Each month, Brad Keyes, CHSP, owner of Keyes Life Safety Compliance, answers your questions about life safety compliance. Our editorial advisory board also reviews the Q&A column. Follow Keyes’ blog on life safety at www.keyeslifesafety.com for up to date information.  

Doing what we've always done

The reference cytology lab has always had limited storage space for supplies and specimens. It uses tall wire racks to store the many liquid-based cytology specimen vials. The vials contain small amounts of flammable chemicals, and the shelves are 7 feet high. The lab staff have followed this storage procedure for 10 years.


 

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Accreditation 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Hospital Surveys

Presented on: Tuesday,February 19 2019 |1:00-2:30 p.m. EST
Presented by: Heather Forbes, BSN, RN, CEN, CPhT
Register: http://hcmarketplace.com/accreditation-101-guide-hospital-surveys “Accreditation 101” provides a road map for the new specialist’s education and orientation, with plenty of guidance along the way. In this 90-minute webinar, accreditation expert Heather Forbes, BSN, RN, CEN, CPhT, covers survey preparation, responding to findings, maintaining compliance, and the role of the accreditation specialist.


 

Mac's Safety Space

Power Up: When your generator doesnt carry a 30% load

January 31, 2019


 

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