The DEA is changing the process for reporting loss of controlled substances.
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Is your facility DEA compliant?
Is your facility DEA compliant? If not, you may be risking patient safety, potential fines, and loss of licensure.
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Is your surgery center using a hood? Are you USP 797 compliant?
Is your surgery center using a hood? If so, have you done a full assessment to ensure you are compliant with USP 797?
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New Infection Prevention and Control Practices for Safe Healthcare Delivery in All Settings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has recently updated its core infection prevention and control practices for safe healthcare delivery in all settings. Is your facility fully compliant? What steps must you take to update your practices? This week we discuss the implications of the new guidelines on injection practices and medication safety.
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How to Avoid Antibiotic Stewardship Deficiencies
This week we are discussing best practices on how to avoid antibiotic stewardship deficiencies.
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U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week
U.S Antibiotic Awareness Week kicks off tomorrow (November 18th) and runs through November 24th.
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Ketamine Clinics are Popping up Everywhere
Ketamine clinics are popping up everywhere and can provide another option for patients when traditional therapies have failed but they are still struggling with depression or pain. Did you know about this newer treatment modality for depression or pain? How does it work? How do you find a reputable clinic?
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CDC alerts healthcare providers on highly antibiotic resistant infections
The CDC is alerting healthcare providers on highly antibiotic resistant infections with patients who underwent invasive procedures in Mexico. Are you screening your patients for recent international travel? What steps are you taking to prevent the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria? In this post we discuss the latest CDC update and steps you can take to protect your patients.
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Be Antibiotic Aware: U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week
Be Antibiotic Aware and join the CDC’s educational effort to help improve antibiotic prescribing and use in the United States. The U.S Antibiotic Awareness Week kicks off today and runs through November 24th.
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Fifteen Common Safe Injection Practice Deficiencies and How Your Consultant Pharmacist Can Help.
Safe injection practices are one of the most commonly cited deficiencies by certification and accreditation agencies. But there is good news, your consultant pharmacist can help you avoid deficiencies! Here are the ten commonly cited issues and my recommendations for survey success.
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