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Patient Safety Alert Supplement

January 1, 2003

Issue Date: January 1, 2003

Table of Contents

Sniper, terrorist threats teach lesson to SDS managers: Be prepared
CDC approves alcohol gels for pre-op hand cleaning
System for Categorizing Recommendations
Journal Review: Study shows hand-rubbing solution safe alternative
SDS Manager: Do you understand the dynamics of cash flow?
West Nile virus appears after surgical case
In brief: Web site lists devices for needlestick safety
To use inventory system effectively, plan ahead
Inventory system should include these features
Stop wrong-site surgery with a simple sticker
Nearly one-fourth of hospitals reuse SUDs
SDS Accreditation Update: Avoid the most common Type 1 recommendation - Learn to credential physicians, staff properly
SDS Accreditation Update: Keep track of staff license renewals, certifications
SDS Accreditation Update: Where should you start? Read the standards
Patient Safety Alert Supplement

Financial Disclosure: None of the authors or planners for this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, reselling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients

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