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By: adminPosted on May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

Getting back to care post pandemic…some practical thoughts

  I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling weary. This pandemic has brought so many “feels”, and all the personal and professional changes are, […]

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By: adminPosted on August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

Managing fall risk: An effective strategy that works

Since falls impact patient safety, require notification for CMS quality reporting, and may result in patient injury or worse, it is good to consider how […]

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By: adminPosted on June 5, 2019

Five medication tips to help keep your patients safe

    We are all probably a little numb when we read about medication safety.  We get it.  It’s super important.  We live the life.  […]

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By: Becky MorrisonPosted on October 17, 2018October 17, 2018

What was I thinking?

Some days, it’s easy to forget why we are “here”.  Working in surgery can be quite challenging.  Being in charge can be even more challenging. […]

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By: adminPosted on July 10, 2018June 9, 2022

Feeling Safe about Safe Injection Practices

We have all heard the horror stories…of nurses using used needles and syringes, using unsafe techniques, using the same fluid bags or vials, and other […]

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By: adminPosted on August 16, 2017August 29, 2018

Helping you prepare for emergency prep compliance: practical ways to communicate in an emergency, and build your Alternate Communication Plan

    It’s hard to think about “alternate” communication.  We are always communicating.  We are constantly receiving texts, emails, and phone calls.  Now CMS wants […]

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By: adminPosted on June 23, 2017July 27, 2017

My top 10 infection control survey blunders…they may be yours too!

I have the privilege of assisting surgical facilities prepare for surveys.  I have seen countless wonderful, clean, well prepared centers where I would feel confident […]

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By: adminPosted on June 11, 2015July 28, 2017

My ED visit this week, and the power of quality nursing…

My  sharp witted Australian WWII Nurse mother-in-law took a fall this week, and was brought to the emergency room.   As I waited, I quickly became […]

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By: adminPosted on May 28, 2015May 28, 2015

Hospital transfers and the new Medicare rules…

When we have to facilitate a hospital transfer, we have to shift into high gear.  Not only do we have to ensure a safe and […]

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By: adminPosted on May 20, 2015July 28, 2017

NTOD is coming…

June 10th is NTOD….National Time Out Day.    It may seem like we are bombarded with safe surgical checklists, time out, and correct site language […]

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