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The following is a list useful links to reporting organizations that address issues and give additional healthcare related information
http://www.ache.org/
- 20 states have laws requiring public reporting of infection rates.
- 3 states have laws requiring public reporting of infection information, but not specifically rates (CA, OK, RI).
- 2 states have laws requiring confidential reporting of infection rates (NE, NV).
- 1 state has a voluntary law requiring public reporting of infection information (AR).
- All other states except WY, AZ, MT, ND have considered hospital infection reporting laws, but have not yet passed legislation.
AMA Voice is a publication that clearly articulates the urgent needs and aspirations of America's physicians.
American Journal of Surgery
Need to report a problem to the FDA, here is the link
Fighting for Safety, Disclosure, and Accountability in Healthcare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Never Events to Change Healthcare - ?
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Education and Information of OR Decision Makers
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
Information on Hospitals
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation