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	To help you quickly locate critical information on patient care, infection prevention and workplace safety, we've compiled links to the following authoritative resources: New Links Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology – Mandatory Public Reporting of Healthcare-Associated Infections Association for Vascular Access - Save That Line! Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths (RID) Dateline NBC Report on Hospital Infections Infection Control Today MRSA Resources Pennsylvania Healthcare Cost Containment Council – Hospital-acquired Infections In Pennsylvania Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America Stop Hospital Infections.org USA Today - "Hospital-aquired infections take toll on bottom lines" CDC Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings CDC Guideline for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities CDC Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infections Institute for Healthcare Improvement 5 Million Lives Campaign 5 Million Lives Campaign Discussion Groups How-to Guides Prevent Central Line Infections Rapid Response Teams Prevent Adverse Drug Events Improved Care for Acute Myocardial Infarction Prevent Surgical Site Infections Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Institute of Medicine's Crossing the Quality Chasm: The IOM Healthcare Quality Initiative JCAHO Patient Safety Goals Joint Commission International Center For Patient Safety—Speak Up! Leapfrog Group for Patient Safety Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (1970) OSHA Standards for Healthcare Facilities OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention



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