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Patient Safety Alert supplement

January 1, 2005

Click here for the January 2005 Patient Safety Alert supplement.

Issue Date: January 1, 2005

Insurer says facilities won’t get paid when serious adverse events occur
Serious Reportable Events
CMS adds 25 procedures, deletes 100 from ASC list
GAO report on hospital and ASC costs is delayed
Same-Day Surgery Manager
Instrument improves bile duct explorations
PA surgery centers given lap case restrictions
Some reprocessed SUDs not equivalent, says FDA
Journal Review
Safety goal compliance info available on web
Free help now available with HIPAA security rule
Lifestyle factors can be risk for cosmetic surgery
New Booklet targets nurse liability in the OR
SDS Accreditation Update: Fire drills alone won’t meet AAAHC requirement in 2005
SDS Accreditation Update: One year to prepare for annual self-assessments
SDS Accreditation Update: What do surveyors look at? Your peers fill you in

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