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Reprocessing Reusable Medical Devices

This book provides step-by-step guidance on the sterilization of medical devices used in critical applications and on the high-level disinfection of heat-sensitive flexible endoscopes and ultrasound probes that encounter mucous membranes and nonintact skin.
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Your Key to Understanding Infection Prevention & Control

A practical introduction to infection prevention and control concepts, containing hands-on strategies for complying with key infection prevention and control standards & related requirements.
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The APIC/JCR Infection Prevention & Control Workbook

Published in collaboration with the Association of Professionals in Infection Control and Prevention (APIC), this new edition of this highly regarded workbook features updated infection prevention and control practices as well as current accreditation standards.
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Medication Management MM.06.01.01, EP 3

The hospital safely administers medications.
Resource: Medication Management Made Easy.

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Book cover for the Environment of Care Risk Assessment

Environment of Care Risk Assessment

Includes updates on such topics as workplace violence and bullying, water management, and fire safety, to name a few. Also addressed are the Survey Analysis for Evaluating Risk® (SAFER®) Dashboard tool and changes to Intracycle Monitoring (ICM).
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Book cover EC Made Easy: Your Key to Understanding the Environment of Care

Your Key to Understanding the Environment of Care

The 4th edition of this best-selling guide provides the answers to the who, what, when, where, and why of The Joint Commission’s Environment of Care (EC) standards. Health care facilities management can be complex, but this updated guide makes it easy to understand and to comply with EC standards.
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Book cover for The Joint Commission Big Book of EC, EM, and LS Checklists

Big Book of EC, EM, and LS Checklists

Checklists to help manage compliance with Environment of Care (EC), Emergency Management (EM), and Life Safety (LS) standards across health care settings.
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NPSG 15.01.01, EP 1, EP 4 & 5

National Patient Safety Goals reduce the risk of suicide.
Resource: Preventing Patient Suicide.

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Book cover for the Environment of Care Risk Assessment

Environment of Care Risk Assessment

Includes updates on such topics as workplace violence and bullying, water management, and fire safety, to name a few. Also addressed are the Survey Analysis for Evaluating Risk® (SAFER®) Dashboard tool and changes to Intracycle Monitoring (ICM).
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Book cover EC Made Easy: Your Key to Understanding the Environment of Care

Your Key to Understanding the Environment of Care

The 4th edition of this best-selling guide provides the answers to the who, what, when, where, and why of The Joint Commission’s Environment of Care (EC) standards. Health care facilities management can be complex, but this updated guide makes it easy to understand and to comply with EC standards.
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Book cover for The Joint Commission Big Book of EC, EM, and LS Checklists

Big Book of EC, EM, and LS Checklists

Checklists to help manage compliance with Environment of Care (EC), Emergency Management (EM), and Life Safety (LS) standards across health care settings.
Learn More

Book cover for the Environment of Care Risk Assessment

Environment of Care Risk Assessment

Includes updates on such topics as workplace violence and bullying, water management, and fire safety, to name a few. Also addressed are the Survey Analysis for Evaluating Risk® (SAFER®) Dashboard tool and changes to Intracycle Monitoring (ICM).
Learn More
Book cover EC Made Easy: Your Key to Understanding the Environment of Care

Your Key to Understanding the Environment of Care

The 4th edition of this best-selling guide provides the answers to the who, what, when, where, and why of The Joint Commission’s Environment of Care (EC) standards. Health care facilities management can be complex, but this updated guide makes it easy to understand and to comply with EC standards.
Learn More
Book cover for The Joint Commission Big Book of EC, EM, and LS Checklists

Big Book of EC, EM, and LS Checklists

Checklists to help manage compliance with Environment of Care (EC), Emergency Management (EM), and Life Safety (LS) standards across health care settings.
Learn More