Critical test? Critical value? Critical result—yes!
Briefings on The Joint Commission, August 1, 2009
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p>Editor’s note: WendySue Woods, RN, MHSA, CSHA, is a senior consultant at The Greeley Company, a division of HCPro, Inc., in Marblehead, MA. Each month, an expert from The Greeley Company will discuss a hot-button topic or challenging issue facing hospitals in the areas of accreditation, survey preparation, and more. Have a question for our experts? E-mail Senior Managing Editor Matt Phillion at mphillion@hcpro.com.
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