Compliance and Operations
FIELD REPORT
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center utilizes wireless technology to monitor OR gas level and operation.
NEWS
Also this week: NFPA launches new certification, and mapping project reveals environments in which Zika thrives.
UPFRONT
Information on health care codes and standards.
NEWS
Also this week: NIOSH warns of counterfeit respirators and study determines best hand-washing technique.
NEWS
Also this week: Joint Commission updates emergency management portal, and FDA looks into link between CT and medical device interference.
NEWS
Also this week: AHE gathers data to establish baseline staffing guidelines, and FDA seeks comments on medical device safety.
NEWS
Also this week: CDC makes PPE recommendations to protect against Zika and the FDA proposes a ban on powdered medical gloves.
CONFERENCES
Patient experience and infection control were hot topics at this year's ASHE-sponsored summit.
UPFRONT
Information on health care codes and standards.
NEWS
Also this week: Olympus validates updated duodenoscope reprocessing instructions and study looks at bacterial biofilms in hospital water pipes.