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Medication errors are one of the most common types of medical mistakes; however, there are steps patients can take to protect themselves at home and in the pharmacy.
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PSA Board Meeting
Conference Center at Central Penn College - September 18, 2018 at 10:00 AM
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Retained Surgical Items - Series 1 - Soft Goods and Instruments - August 23, 2018 at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
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Getting to the "Root" of the Problem: Conducting an RCA
Getting to the "Root" of the Problem: Conducting an RCA - August 24, 2018 at 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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Reliable Performance of Correct-Site Nerve Blocks - August 30, 2018 at 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
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Congratulations to John Leszczynski of Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital. John is the winner of the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority's "Risky Rooms" contest for week one. #ligatur...
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