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Pressure Injuries (Bed Sores)
A pressure injury is damage to the skin or tissue under the skin caused by sitting or lying in one position for too long.
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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Depending on the type of opioid exposure, withdrawal can occur during the first day to three days after birth.
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PSA Board Meeting
Conference Center at Central Penn College - September 18, 2018 at 10:00 AM
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Statewide Webinar
Save the Date - Retained Surgical Items: Series 1 - August 23, 2018 at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
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Patient Family Engagement: An Active Strategy for a Safer Healthcare System - June 27, 2018 at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
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Save the Date - Retained Surgical Items: Series 2 - September 20, 2018 at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
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