Joint Commission: New, updated resources for preventing surgical fires

Editor's Note

The Joint Commission has partnered with the Food & Drug Administration, Council for Surgical & Perioperative Safety, and others in the Preventing Surgical Fires Initiative, which has released new, updated resources for preventing surgical fires.

These include:

• A presentation on “Preventing Surgical Fires and Burns in Healthcare Facilities” that is suitable for Grand Rounds presentations.
• An online educational program on prevention and management of surgical fires by the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.

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