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Patient Safety Alert

July 1, 2004

Click here for the July 2004 Patient Safety Alert supplement.

Issue Date: July 1, 2004

Prevention of falls and fires may make their way to the top of new safety goals
Looking to avoid trouble? Take a look at these goals
Typical surgical fire involves oxidizers, fuel
Living wills called useless; power of attorney is better
Establish ground rules with your legal counsel
JCAHO updates advice on avoiding wrong-site errors
Legal Review & Commentary: When it comes to background checks for employees, follow your own rules
Legal Review & Commentary: Neck injury leads to an $18 million verdict in LA

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