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- Anesthesiologist spreads infection through single-use vials
An investigation published in the July issue of Gastroenterology indicates that the same anesthesiologist was responsible for more than a dozen cases of hepatitis B and C in multiple GI centers in New York City.
- "Doctor, what is that in your hand?"
Read the OSHA Healthcare Advisor “Notes from the field post” to find out why this question, posed to an OB/GYN, raised staff and patient safety concerns.
- Could the flu vaccine come in the form of a patch?
Do you think people would be more apt to get the flu vaccine if it meant avoiding a needle?
- IDSA pushes for mandatory flu shots
At least one organization has called out the CDC to take a strong stand in favor of mandatory influenza vaccination for healthcare workers.
- Inspection reports shows IC lapses in Illinois
More than 75% of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in the state of Illinois were found to have infection control lapses in the last year. Inspectors cited facilities for a number of IC violations, many of which included picking debris of the floor and returning to work without washing their hands.
- CMS adds outpatient facilities to performance measures
CMS continues to place importance on the outpatient sector of healthcare. Last week the regulator added outpatient data to hospital performance measures, which can be found online at their new website.
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