Surveyors continue to focus on sterilization, disinfection of medical equipment
Ambulatory Quality and Compliance Insider, August 1, 2011
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In the May issue of The Joint Commission Perspectives, The Joint Commission lists top standard compliance issues for 2010. And just like in previous years, IC standards can be found among the top 10 most frequently cited standards among hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and office-based surgery practices.
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