As an infection preventionist (IP) working in the Standards Interpretation Group of the Joint Commission, an important function of my job is to answer infection prevention-related questions from health care organizations.
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The Importance of Early Career Certification
In an increasingly demanding hiring market those now entering nursing, or committing to a specialty such as perioperative nursing, will maximize their opportunities with certification.
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Clinical and Sterilization Highlights from AAMI eXchange REWIRED
The recent AAMI exchange REWIRED online event featured several expert discussions about techniques and technologies that could impact the future of the clinical setting.
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Baxter Acquires PerClot Polysaccharide Hemostatic System
Baxter International Inc. has completed the acquisition of certain assets related to PerClot Polysaccharide Hemostatic System from CryoLife Inc. for up to $60.8 million, including $25 million paid upfront. The remainder will be paid out upon achievement of certain...
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Chamberlain University and AORN Plan Perioperative Badge Program
Chamberlain University, which has the largest nursing school in the U.S., and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), creators of evidence-based guidelines and education resources for perioperative practice, are announcing a new educational...
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Articulating Instruments Receive FDA 510(k) Clearance
Asensus Surgical Inc. has received FDA 510(k) clearance for 5 mm diameter articulating instruments, adding to the Senhance Surgical System technology platform. “Articulating instruments offer better access to difficult-to-reach areas of the anatomy by providing two...
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