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Published on Tue Sep 27, 2005

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Training Tool:
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Survey Management:
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Use a QA Approach to protect residents from common hazards.

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Infection Control:
Get A Jumpstart On Immunizations Before Flu, F Tags Catch Up With You
Beware: CMS will soon be tracking your immunization track record.

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Confused About When To Offer PPV?
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Patient Safety:
Sidestep This Potentially Lethal Medication Related Error
Develop systems to keep residents' coagulation status in the safety zone.

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What Do You Think?
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Care Planning:
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Survey Appeals:
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Survey & Clinical News
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