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Infection Prevention: How to safely and securely tape an IV. The traditional crisscross taping pattern could be an infection risk.

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The real consequences of medication errors. Focus on proper labeling, smart storage and constant communication to protect patients from harm.

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Cutting Remarks: Tales from the crypt. Patients do and say the darndest things.

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