"First Line of Defense: Cleaning Patient Rooms," by Kathryn Dix,page 16
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"Education in Electrosurgery Technology is Key for PatientSafety," by Kelly M. Pyrek, page 18
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"Sticking It to Us: Implementing Sharps-Safety Interventions,"by Jenae Schlipman, page 30
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"Breaking the Chain of Infection," by Kelly M. Pyrek, page 46
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