The National Quality Forum (NQF) announces that the first draft report of the Patient Safety Measures project focusing on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) measures is now available for public and member comment. NQF launched the Patient Safety Measures project to address HAIs, medication safety, and other patient safety-related areas. All comments must be submitted online via the NQF Web site by Monday, November 1, at 6 p.m. ET. To submit your comments, go to: http://www.qualityforum.org/projects/patient_safety_measures.aspx?section=PublicandMemberComment-1stReport2010-10-082010-11-08
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