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2005 Survey Process News

Medical devices lag behind technology outside of healthcare

Pfizer and hospitals partner to trial system for reporting drug risks

MRSA drug receives preliminary approval from FDA panel

New York City paying doctors to use electronic health records

Editor’s pick of the Week: HCAHPS Success

AHRQ distributes planning model for emergency evacuations

Leaders advocate culpability for patient safety

Poll: Environmental services and infection prevention should collaborate

Universal Protocol FAQs offer clarity for compliance

Briefings on The Joint Commission 2008 index

Trio of changes in October 2008 clarifications

Joint Commission survey brings positive insight to hospital’s policies and procedures

Understand the guiding principles of behavioral restraint

LD.03.01.01: Leadership evaluation of culture of safety


	Briefings on The Joint Commission

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