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Take 5 with The Joint Commission: Free guide for NPSG on preventing surgical site infections

Monday June 17, 2013
Take 5 with The Joint Commission Podcast Series
 

 

Decreasing surgical site infections continues to be a problem, as highlighted by one of The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals. Kelly L. Podgorny, D.N.P., M.S., CPHQ, R.N., project director, Department of Standards and Survey Methods, discusses The Joint Commission’s Implementation Guide for NPSG.07.05.01 and key learnings from the SSI Change Project.  Listen to podcast
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The Joint Commission’s Implementation Guide for NPSG.07.05.01 on Surgical Site Infections

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