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Medical Executive Committee ApprovalsThe following items were presented and actions were approved at the March 13, 2012 Medical Executive Committee meeting:Infection Control/P&T Committee (continued)L. Revised Maintenance of Policy and Procedure ManualM. Revised Metric System Policy/ProcedureN. Revised Multivitamins, Parenteral Policy/ProcedureO. Revised Automated Dispensing Cabinets Policy/ProcedureP. Delete Percocet Orders Policy/ProcedureQ. Revised Pharmacy Management of Blood Components Policy/ProcedureR. Power of Attorney Policy/ProcedureS. Revised Productivity System Policy/ProcedureT. Revised Screening of Medication Process Policy/ProcedureU. Revised Scabies Exposure Prophylaxis for Employees Policy/ProcedureV. Revised Signature Verification/Physician Information Policy/ProcedureW. Revised Tube System Policy/ProcedureX. Revised Volunteers Policy/ProcedureY. Criteria for IV to Oral TransitionZ. Prophylactic Antibiotic Use ProtocolInstitutional Review Board – Approvals filed in Medical Staff Services – please see Yumi Lee.Patient Safety CommitteeA. Hand Washing Campaign Design wash your hands buttons, stickers or something that attaches to ID badges that displays the concept of“Foam In Foam Out”. For the purpose of positive reinforcement design a card that says thank you for following the recommended handhygiene processes. Set up Pledge boards on the various units and ask medical staff members to sign the pledge that they will washtheir hands and if they see another medical staff member not washing they agree to remind them to do so. Ask for physician volunteers to make rounds on the various hospital units auditing and talking to medical staffabout the pledge and reminding staff members to foam in and foam out.Torrance MemorialPhysicians, Nurses,and EmployeesRNs & Other HealthcareProfessionalsPre-Registration/On Site Registrationafter April 1, 2012$100$125Physicians $1506For details and to purchase ticketsplease visit our website:www.TorranceMemorial.org/cardiosymposiumor call 310-517-4177Torrance Memorial Medical Center3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505