SC17-18 ESRD IFR Delay Revised 3-7-17
Guidance for: Luer Misconnections continue to result in adverse events and deaths – Luer connectors easily link many medical components, accessories, and delivery systems. Clinicians, in any type of provider or supplier setting, can mistakenly connect the wrong devices and deliver substances through the wrong route.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: January 13, 2017
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