August 13, 2015
Joint Commission: New, updated resources for preventing surgical fires
Editor's Note
The Joint Commission has partnered with the Food & Drug Administration, Council for Surgical & Perioperative Safety, and others in the Preventing Surgical Fires Initiative, which has released new, updated resources for preventing surgical fires.
These include:
- A presentation on “Preventing Surgical Fires and Burns in Healthcare Facilities” that is suitable for Grand Rounds presentations.
- An online educational program on prevention and management of surgical fires by the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.
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