Got questions on the new ICU staffing law? We have answers: http://www.massnurses.org/files/file/News/2014/ICU-Listening-Session-October-2014-Newsletter_01.pdf
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Save the Date for October 29 Hearing on ICU Staffing Law
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HHS spurs innovation to develop next-generation portable ventilator
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