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Briefings on The Joint Commission

Issue 2, February 1, 2012 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

• Organization's CLABSI reduction process garners regional recognition

  After reading this article, you will be able to: Identify the three silos NUMC used when...

• OIG issues report critical of CMS handling of serious adverse events

  On November 1, 2011, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report that examined CMS...

• CMS 30-minute rule: How does this affect your facility?

  After reading this article, you will be able to: Identify CMS' new stance on the so-called...

• Radiation risks of diagnostic imaging

  After reading this article, you will be able to: Discuss how many deaths are believed to be...

Issue 1, January 1, 2012 - VIEW THE FULL ISSUE

• Radiation safety: It's ­complicated

  After reading this article, you will be able to: Understand the reason for Sentinel Event...

• Northwestern targets irregular airways to improve patient safety

  After reading this article, you will be able to: Discuss how new technology creates new...

• CMS roundup: Late 2011 notifications and changes to impact 2012

  After reading this article, you will be able to: Identify areas of infection control...