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The Joint Commission Update for Infection Control: Oncologists should offer flu shots to cancer patients
Despite a Joint Commission recommendation that cancer patients ages 50 years and older get seasonal flu shots, many are putting their lives at risk by not doing so. -
The Joint Commission Update for Infection Control: As flu season hits, remember new Joint Commission immunization standard for health care workers
As the 2007-2008 flu season strikes, infection control and employee health professionals are reminded that a new Joint Commission standard requiring accredited organizations to offer influenza vaccinations to staff now is in effect. -
Easing 'dead weight' lifts of anesthetized OR patients
The patient lies on a gurney in the operating room and needs to be transferred and positioned onto the table. As OR nurses and techs assess this situation, one thing is clear: The anesthetized patient isn't going to be able to help with the transfer.