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Advocates Can Help Mitigate Safety Risks In the Hospital

By SpaceCoastMedicine.comJune 11, 2009 0 Comments
TO PROVIDE a high level of safe, quality care, our hospitals adhere to a large number of standards and guidelines as required by state and national regulatory agencies such as the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Joint Commission.

NO ONE really wants to go to the hospital, but sometimes, a hospital stay may be necessary to provide healing through surgery, treatments or medications.

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For Your Safety Ask Tough Questions of Your Doctors

By SpaceCoastMedicine.comMay 25, 2009 0 Comments
Sally Forsberg, RN

WHY ARE people more comfortable asking questions about menu selections in a restaurant than asking their doctor about whether they washed their hands before providing care?

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