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One page document designed to educate clinicians about important elements of colorectal cancer screening using fecal occult blood tests (FOBT).  Provides state-of-the-science information about guaiac and immunochemical FOBT, test  performance and characteristics of high quality screening programs.

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This is a comprehensive, practical toolkit for primary care sites to implement more effective colon screening practices. Even though highly effective methods of CRC screening are available across the country, the current rates of screening, and of complete diagnostic examination that should flow from screening, remain inadequate. Thus, the potential benefits of widespread CRC are unrealized. The American Cancer Society has established the goal of 75 percent of the eligible population screened for CRC by the year 2015. This guide will help us reach that goal.

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This booklet is intended to help Community Health Centers put in place an effective and efficient workers' compensation program.

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Sample clinic policy for equipment cleaning to stop the spread of infection.
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Sample clinic policy stating that the clinic will ensure all chemical exposures are assessed and accurate treatment is given.
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These emergency evacuation procedures and assignments are designed to respond to many potential types of emergencies involving the widespread interruption of normal Center operations and evacuation/assembly of patients and staff, including fire, flood, gas leaks, chemical spills, explosions, major chemical contamination, bomb threats, tornadoes, and other civil defense emergencies.
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Sample policy stating that the clinic will orient all new employees to infection control, employee health and their individual risks.
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Sample policy stating that the clinic will comply with OSHA regulations.
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Sample policy stating the procedure for a fire emergency.
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Sample policy on handwashing for infection control.
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Sample policy for reporting an incident or accident in the clinic.
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Sample policy stating that the clinic will categorize job classifications based on Risk of occupational exposure.
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Sample policy stating that the clinic will ensure that all laundry is properly handled and cleaned thoroughly.
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Sample policy stating that the clinic will maintain a current procedural list where employees are at risk of occupational exposure.
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Sample policy stating that the clinic will follow universal precautions as required by OSHA and provide staff with the necessary Personal Protective Equipment to safely perform job duties.
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Sample policy stating that the clinic will comply with the relevant State Right To Know Program by educating its employees on the impact of chemicals used within the work place.
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Sample policy stating that the clinic will make all employees aware of the work practice controls and ensure compliance with universal precautions.
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Sample policy for proper instrument sterilization.
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A p addressing all unexpected occurrences involving death or serious physical and/or psychological injury (including loss of limb or function) or the risk thereof are responded to, investigated and reported to appropriate entities immediately.
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A more comprehensive policy addressing all unexpected occurrences involving death or serious physical and/or psychological injury (including loss of limb or function) or the risk thereof are responded to, investigated and reported to appropriate entities immediately.
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Sample clinic policy stating that the clinic will take precautions to avoid/limit the risk of the transmission of tuberculosis.
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Sample clinic policy to to provide tracking of all nosocomial infections and to alert the health center of any potential problems.
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To provide guidelines for a thorough and consistent management of immunizations to our Clients throughout the Waimanalo Health Center.

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An encounter between a nurse and a patient in which the nurse acts as an independent provider of medical services, under the delegation and supervision of a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant, who has no direct contact with the patient during that visit.
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To establish a procedure by which a patient may have a throat culture performed and strep throat treated without a provider visit.
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To provide for pertussis prophylaxis by the Registered Nurse to avoid pertussis infection and spread of clinical disease in patients served by the LSCHC.
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To establish guidelines by which the RN may diagnose and manage a patient with pinworms.
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