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 March 18, 2009 - Volume 4, Number 3

News
•NQF calls for faster spread of its Safe Practices and announces webinar series.
•Press Ganey releases results from new survey of culture of patient safety.
•Kaiser Permanente identifies elements for success in implementing health IT programs.
•NPSF's new Universal Patient Compact promotes clear understanding between patients and all members of healthcare teams.
•MRSA Survivors Network announces first annual World MRSA Day in October.
•RWJF supports AACN and the UNC School of Nursing in Quality and Safety Education for Nurses initiative.

Business News
•Telehealth Services provides Meridian Health new patient education and entertainment system.
•ECRI Institute announces real-time interface with St. Croix Systems' Asset Enterprise 5.0
•Providence Alaska Medical Center activates eICU®.
•St. Joseph Mercy Hospital improves patient safety and workflow with LiveData's OR-DashboardTM.
•VHA selects Thomson Reuters as its "preferred vendor" for mobile data solutions.
•Indiana University Health Center launches NoMoreClipboard as PHR for students.

Product News
•Omnicell unveils integrated tissue tracking and compliance system.
•Texas medical center uses Prevalon® Heel Protector to reduce heel ulcers to zero.
•Zebra Technologies introduces soft wristband for infants.
•Econo-Keys releases mobile keyboard with reverse-side touchpad.
•Socket Mobile announces antimicrobial versions of Bluetooth cordless barcode scanners.
•Dale Medical Products offers new adhesive Foley catheter holder.
•Hospira introduces new, advanced version of GemStar infusion pump.


February 18, 2009 - Volume 4, Number 2

News
•Applications are now being accepted for the 2009-2010 Patient Safety Leadership Fellowship.
•The medical technology firm spun off from Cardinal Health will be called CareFusion®.
•The Joint Commission and NQF are accepting applications for the 2009 Eisenberg Awards.
•ECRI Institute warns that several older model bassinet warmers are unsafe.
•USP issues standards for drug products involved in adulteration incidents.
•HIMSS ePrescribing Task Force launches public wiki for information and discussion
•CAPS, RTI, and Baruch College to design consumer reporting systems for patient safety events.
•Organizations in the "air medical service industry" make safety recommendations to NTSB.

Business News
•InnovationRx and Advanced BioHealing partner to provide patient support program.
•Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital to improve surgery workflow with PCTS' tracking system.
•Jane Phillips Medical Center furthers medication safety with Sentri7.
•RM&PSI has exclusive license to market Salus' MORE(OB) in U.S.
•Tomball Regional Medical Center selects Thomson Reuters' Clinical Xpert™ to improve quality.
•Versus Technology implements RTLS at Anne Arundel Medical Center.
•University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing and Eclipsys form academic partnership to bring hit to nursing education curriculum.

Product News
•Medicus Health announces medication lock boxes with thumb wheel combination.
•Econo-Keys launches eCommerce site for discounted hygienic keyboards.
•Epocrates Essentials reference now available for iPhone OS.
•Capsule has added 80 medical devices to its device driver library.
•AllMed announces PeerScore Solutions for hospital peer review.


January 14, 2009 - Volume 4, Number 1

News
•Surgeon General releases updated Family Health History Tool.
•Chicagoland groups submit report on healthcare reform to Obama-Biden Transition Team.
•Carlow University offers low-residency doctor of nursing practice degree.
•Emergency Nurses Association studies barriers to preventing medication errors.
•ECRI Institute lists top 10 technology hazards and advice for avoiding them.
•The Commonwealth Fund compares hospitals on new web site.
•Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center opens new Patient Safety Training Center.

•Utah chooses Axolotl for statewide clinical information exchange network.
•Press Ganey acquires PatientFlow Technology.
•University HealthSystem Consortium selects Ekahau for RTLS solutions.
•Mission Regional Medical Center to implement IntelliDOT phlebotomy system.
•Atrium Health leverages rL Solutions applications for patient safety and quality of care.

Product News
•BD receives FDA clearance of molecular assay to diagnose Clostridium difficile infections.
•Coastal HealthTrain releases Patient Safety: Coaching and Teamwork.
•AliMed offers fall alarm sensor pads for beds and chairs.
•Medical Simulation Corporation introduces VAP program.
•Mednovus President Gilk writes new monograph on MRI Safety for ASHE.


December 17, 2008 - Volume 3, Number 12

News
•The Joint Commission issues Sentinel Event Alert on technology-related errors.
•The Dept. of Defense launches a personal health record pilot program.
•IOM proposes revisions to medical residents' work hours.
•Poudre Valley Health System in Fort Collins, CO, receives Baldrige National Quality Award.
•Hospitalists deliver improved patient outcomes in recent study.
•CITL projects significant savings for U.S. from use of personal health records.

Business News
•Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson implements Amelior EDTracker® patient and asset tracking system from PCTS.
•USP transitions MEDMARX to Quantros and the MER program to ISMP.
•Physician Group Medical Centers deploy EMR with help from ITelagen.
•The Verizon Foundation supports Connected Health Diabetes Program with grant.
•Avatar International launches patient satisfaction program for Southcentral Foundation of Anchorage.

Product News
•ActiveHealth Management includes FDA Safety Alerts in clinical decision support.
•Eclipsys showcases medication safety and efficiency at ASHP.
•Cardinal Health launches Pyxis® Medstation® 4000.
•Rome Memorial Hospital uses Germ Pro products to reduce c. difficile infections.
•B. Braun announces DoseTrac™ Infusion Management Software.
•Siemens Healthcare introduces web-based Clinical IT for Academics.
•ASQ offers new edition of ISO 9001.


 November 19, 2008 - Volume 3, Number 11

News
•The Joint Commission names 2008 Ernest Amory Codman Award recipients.
•APIC study finds C. difficicle infection rates are much higher than previous estimates.
•Lucian Leape Institute thought leaders define strategies for patient safety.
•NQF endorses consensus standards for imaging procedures.
•HCNN sends first online drug alerts to U.S. doctors.
•Continua and IHE collaborate on interoperability of devices.

Business News
•Providence Health & Services wins VHA Award for use of Sentri7 by Pharmacy OneSource, Inc.
•USDA funds expanded use of eICU® in rural communities.
•Alegent Health System chooses IntelliFill i.v.(TM) for robotic dose preparation.
•MobileAccess and Sprint deploy wireless network throughout Clarian Health.
•Precision Dynamics Corporation acquires TimeMed Labeling Systems, Inc.
•University of Washington Medicine implements DocuSys.
•Little Company of Mary Hospital-Torrance selects Innovation's PharmASSIST.
•Rush-Copley to automate medication use with McKesson.
•Hospira Acquires EndoTool® from MD Scientific.

Product News
•Acesis launches Clinical Review Software Suite.
•Merge Healthcare announces medical image application for the iPhone™.
•Recorder for ultra-low temperatures available from Dickson.
•B. Braun Medical Inc. launches ambulatory surgical center website.
•Medical Simulation Corporation introduces sepsis training program.


October 22, 2008 - Volume 3, Number 10

News
•Healthcare stakeholders release "How-To" Guide to help clinicians switch from paper to e-prescribing systems.
•CPOE Evaluation Tool findings for 2008 indicate need for hospitals to practice quality assurance while implementing systems designed for the prevention of serious medication errors.
•CAPS selects leading healthcare organizations to enhance patient safety through innovative collaboration.
•Pennsylvania patient safety authority releases September advisory.
•Aon Corporation says "never events" are responsible for one out of six med mal liability claims.
•2008 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award recipients announced.

Business News
•Louisiana State University Health Care Services Division selects IntelliDOT® as its barcode point-of-care partner.
•Allscripts and Misys complete merger, creating market leader with one in three U.S. physicians.
•Quantros acquires Medcast Health Analytics to expand its Outcomes and Performance Insight Solution Suite.
•Texas Medical Association uses DocSite PQRI to participate in quality initiative.
•Cardinal Health plans to spin off clinical and medical products businesses.
•Eclipsys to acquire MediNotes, leader in physician practice solutions.

Product News
•Zebra Technologies releases of ISBT 128 compliant blood bag labels to help reduce transfusion errors.
•ILC Dover introduces "patient friendly" respiratory protection for healthcare market.
•ECRI Institute unveils comprehensive Patient Safety Organization (PSO) services.
•Hoana Medical expands product Ooffering with new LifeGurney technology.
•New Picis Critical Care Solutions set to help boost clinician efficiency and continuity of care.


September 24, 2008 - Volume 3, Number 9

News
•Cardinal Health's $1 million grant program will emphasize HAI and medication safety in 2008.
•FDA identifies drugs being evaluated for potential safety issues in quarterly report.
•Medicare adds measures for pneumonia mortality and pediatric care to Hospital Compare website.
•Physician groups earn performance payments from CMS for improving quality of care for chronic illnesses.
•The Joint Commission will develop hospital standards for culturally competent care.
•"Drug Error Finder" searchable database is available for free on USP website.
•Medline launches prevention campaign and grant program to support solutions for HACs.

Business News
•VA Birmingham adopts Safety-Sponge™ counting system.
•Ochsner Medical Center chooses rL Solutions for its safety, quality, claims and reporting.
•Anthem BCBS will participate in the Indiana HIE's Quality Health First program.
•The RM&PSI announces agreement with PSO One for in-situ simulation exercises.
•DSS licenses IntelliDose to standardize VA oncology practices.

Product News
•Availity and Prematics launch comprehensive ePrescribing service for Florida physicians.
•B. Braun introduces silver impregnated, needle-free luer access device.
•Motion announces new offerings for its most rugged tablet PCs.
•Dräger Fabius MRI receives FDA clearance to provide anesthesia technology in the MR environment.


August 22, 2008 - Volume 3, Number 8

News
•The Center for Connected Health receives funding from MS HealthVault Be Well Fund for home-base glucose monitoring system.
•MITSS will accept nominations for its HOPE Award through Sept. 1.
•CMS issues final IPPS rule, which includes nonpayment of charges for "reasonably preventable" never events.
•CCHIT task force on PHR certification recommends strong focus on patient privacy.
•Safe lifting "toolkit" provides free resources for injury prevention.
•Medicare will make incentive payments to providers who use ePrescribing.

Business News
•NHS award contract to P3 Medical for PDC wristbands.
•United Regional Health Care partners with CDW healthcare for bedside documentation.
•Dialog Medical installs informed consent software at William Beaumont Army Medical Center
•Optimal Solutions launches interactive television for patients at Metro Health.
•Muskogee Community Hospital selects DocuSys for anesthesia IS.
•Hospital in Madrid, Spain, deploys Ekahau wi-fi RTLS to protect emergency room employees.
•Karl Storz and LiveData announce exclusive distribution agreement.
•Clarian Transplant provides patients with web site by MedActionPlan.com to help manage medications.
•WellSpan selects rL Solutions for its patient safety, quality and reporting initiatives.

Product News
•Draeger launches wireless patient-worn monitor.
•Diatherix receives CLIA certificate for process that identifies multiple pathogens in single test.
•Epocrates and BMJ Group unveil online clinical resources.
•ECRI Institute evaluates RF-detectable surgical sponge systems in published report.
•Welch Allyn introduces blood pressure cuff with standardized connection.


July 23, 2008 - Volume 3, Number 7

News
•FDA warns that medical devices may malfunction during CT scanning.
•Joint Commission issues Sentinel Event Alert for disruptive clinician behavior.
•The VHA Foundation and NBGH will recognize patient safety leadership with annual award.
•SHM launches program to improve discharge and transitions for older adult patients.
•The PA-PSA reports that harm may result from inadequate discharge processes.
•CCHIT is accepting applications for commissioners to serve 2-year terms.
•JAMA article reports RFID may cause problems with medical devices.
•Massachusetts announces uniform non-payment policy for 28 "never events."

Business News
•Moses Taylor Hospital selects PCTS for automatic tracking.
•Medsphere and WebReach collaborate to enhance open-source EHR.
•Epocrates' drug and formulary application on Apple App Store.
•Hoana works with private hospitals, the VA, and U.S. Army to improve patient safety.
•Children's Healthcare launches Epic CPOE and electronic documentation.
•Walter Reed's Acute Pain Medicine Center implements Draeger's anesthesia IS.
•MedPlus® chosen for ePrescribe Florida.

Product News
•CenTrak acquires patent for dual IR/RF technology.
•Schreiner MediPharm introduces innovative needle-trap system.
•Cherry J84-2800 washable keyboard helps protect against infection.
•Sentri7 helps hospitals meet 2009 National Patient Safety Goal 7.
•Zebra Technologies introduces HC100™ patient ID wristbanding solution.


June 18, 2008 - Volume 3, Number 6

Contest News
•PCD Partner in Patient Safety contest to award $10,000 for hospital success story.
•Applications are available for AHA — McKesson Quest for Quality prize

News
•Florida Patient Safety Corporation Formally Endorses Sorry Works!
•WCEI partners with Wisconsin organizations to improve pressure ulcer care.
•RWJF commits $300-million to improve quality of U.S. healthcare.
•Commonwealth Fund reports number of "insured but poorly protected" is up 60% in 4 years.
•Large study identifies most costly adverse events in children's hospitals.

Business News
•Island Hospital enhances Meditech with Motion Computing's C5 Mobile Clinical Assistant.
•PointClickCare and Allscripts link hospitals with post-acute care facilities.
•Vermont Blueprint for Health selects DocSite Registry.
•First DataBank licenses drug data to HealthGrades.
•Caritas Christi standardizes on rL Solutions to deliver best-in-class quality
•Dutch hospital deploys Ekahau RTLS for staff safety in psychiatric care unit.

Product News
•Unotron's washable keyboards and mice preferable to disinfectant wipes.
•New NCQA program to evaluate health promotion.
•Medtral New Zealand ensures high-quality care with internationally accredited hospitals.
•ECRI Institute's alert and recall management system features new content and filters.
•Medline's pressure ulcer prevention program addresses CMS October deadline.
•Medic Vision Ltd uses SensAble Technologies' haptic devices for realistic surgical training.


May 22, 2008 - Volume 3, Number 5

News
•NQF endorses 48 voluntary consensus standards for quality of hospital care
•AAAASF issues new standards for ambulatory facilities performing procedures under sedation.
•The Joint Commission to study consumer use of quality information in decision-making.
•VHA Foundation launches national resource on patient safety for CEOs.
•MITSS offers two new blogs: one for patients and families and one for clinicians
•NRCPicker sponsors new institute to advance the knowledge and practice of patient-centered care.
•ISMP issues guidance on the safe use of automated dispensing cabinets.

Business News
•FDA taps Epocrates to prompt physician action in reporting adverse drug events.
•Hospira acquires software engineering company, Sculptor Development Technology.
•Lehigh Valley Hospital implements automatic tracking software from PCTS in perioperative department.
•IntelliDOT secures patent for its CAREt Handheld medication administration system.
•CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield funds Visicu's eICU program in rural hospitals in Maryland.
•Abbotsford Hospital and Cancer Center uses Mediware's ClosedLoop™ Medication Management Suite.

Product News
•New study finds barcoded surgical sponges improve patient safety.
•B. Braun launches versatile smart pump solutions.
•Canica Inc.'s ABRA® Dynamic Wound Closure system earns high marks from combat surgeons.
•Omnicell introduces SafetyMed, the first bedside point-of-care system on mobile cart.
•GetWellNetwork offers fall prevention education package for patients and families.
•Rubbermaid Medical Solutions improves mobile computing line with medication expansion pack.


April 24, 2008 - Volume 3, Number 4

News
•Joint Commission issues Sentinel Event Alert #39: Prevent Pediatric Medication Errors.
• Study demonstrates benefits of connected health technologies.
• Helping patients improve adherence, maintain wellness activities
• Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority's advisory highlights communications.
• Collaboration results in national online network for drug safety alerts.
• Non-profit organization announces new Certified Patient Safety Officer credential.

Business News
• Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Center uses Mediware's ClosedLoop™ Medication Management Suite
• Philips to acquire Shenzhen Goldway Industrial, Inc.
• HCCS and UHC to deliver cultural competency courses.
• Harris Corporation wins contract for National Health Information Exchange Gateway solution.
• Allscripts and Misys Healthcare announce merger.
• Boston Medical Center chooses Kryptiq ePrescribing solution.

Product News
• JCR introduces medication reconciliation consulting service.
• Reach Call's telehealth service connects rural ER physicians with specialists.
• Brahms USA receives FDA clearance for automated Procalcitonin (PCT) test.
• SquareLoop introduces HIPAA-compliant secure text messaging solution.
• EduCel launches the SOP Improvement Service™.


March 25, 2008 - Volume 3, Number 3

News
• CAPS will facilitate a 3-day consumer forum with international co-sponsors to Advance Partnerships to Improve Patient Safety.
• PDC will award top Patient Safety Success story with $10,000 in products.
• ASQ program presents Dr. Brent James on the Cost of Healthcare Quality.
• GetWellNetwork Partners with DAISY Foundation to Recognize Extraordinary Nurses
• NCQA invites public comment on expansion of Physician and Hospital Quality Program.
• The Louisville Health Information Exchange has researched community readiness for a health-record banking system.

Business News
• B. Braun's Pinnacle™ TPN Management System integrates with CPR+ by Definitive Homecare Solutions.
• A Connecticut physician group uses DocSite's Registry with Decision Support to improve care and enhance reimbursement.
• NetMotion Wireless boosts mobile productivity for Visiting Nurse Service of New York.
• Hill-Rom's intelligent bed systems communicate directly with Cerner's MillenniumÆ platform.
• Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center enhances patient safety initiatives with perioperative technology from DocuSys.
• Cleveland Clinic collaborates with Google to test secure exchange of patient medical record data.

Product News
• Medegen introduces MaxPlus® Clear, a clear positive displacement connector for use in infusion therapy.
• Time Domain Showcases Precision Location Capability of Ultra Wideband PLUS Product Line Sprint mobility solutions simplify healthcare business and enhance patient care.
• Sprint solutions simplify healthcare business and enhance patient care by extending the workplace
• Dräger introduces Infinity® Omega, widescreen for integrated patient monitoring and electronic records, both at the bedside.
• Rubbermaid Medical Solutions launches new mobile computing line.
• The Motion C5 mobile clinical assistant changes the way patient care is delivered.
• Vocera Communications, Inc., expands offering with new wireless phone.
• Radianse focuses on low-cost, smart design to make patient tracking pervasive
• Noblis Center for Health Innovation announces new service offerings for 2008.
• REACH Call, Inc., introduces remote stroke evaluation solution.
• Time Domain and AeroScout offer flexible real-time asset location and management system


February 21, 2008 - Volume 3, Number 2

News
• SHM praises OHRP decision to reverse ruling on QI "checklist" project in Michigan hospitals.
• Joint Commission issues Sentinel Event Alert 38, "Preventing Accidents and Injuries in the MRI Suite."
• HHS proposes rules to establish patient safety organizations (PSOs) for voluntary error reporting.
• Joint Commission and NQF are Accepting applicants for the 2008 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards.
• NPSF offers scholarship for patients and families to attend Patient Safety Congress.
• Bridges to Excellence launches program to foster "medical home" style of practice.
• Baptist Health invests in equipment and training to prevent injuries to caregivers.

Business News
• Portage Health System licenses electronic medication reconciliation system by MediModules.
• IPC The Hospitalist Company expands into New England.
• Willis-Knighton Health System standardizes emergency department operations with MEDHOST.
• DiagnosisONE to develop IT infrastructure for public health system in Pakistan.
• Four large purchasing groups offer registration discount for barcoding conference, The unSUMMIT.
• Landstuhl Regional Medical Center implements CliniComp's Essentris to provide seamless care for injured soldiers.
• LiveData wins SBIR grant to enable medical devices to work together.

Product News
• AliMed's "no-Lift" patient handling booster also reduces cross-contamination.
• McGraw-Hill publishes text with demo software on innovative EHR system.
• Time Domain and AeroScout introduce combined ultra wideband/wi-fi RTLS.
• SecureCare Technologies' Sfax™ eases transition to EMR with digital signature and annotation features.
• Medical Safety TechnologiesÝbrings passive, self-sheathing safety syringe to global market.


January 17, 2008 - Volume 3, Number 1

News
• 2008 HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence applications now being accepted.
• PA Patient Safety Authority visit facilities to analyze causes of wrong-site surgery.
• NCQA's newest Physician Recognition program will evaluate patient-centered medical homes.
• GE creates a vendor-independent HIT curriculum for integrated and networked medical devices.
• CHC grant funded by Cardinal provides free education to 11,000 para-professionals.
• Study finds hospitals lack consistent strategy for preventing catheter-related infections.
• WHO seeks comments on proposed international Patient Safety Solutions.
• Danbury Hospital earns grant to enhance ongoing effort to promote culture of safety.

Business News
• Deployments of Sonitor Technologies' ultrasound RTLS technology surge.
• Continuum HealthPartners works with GE Healthcare to implement EMR in record time.
• Provena Health will implement Misys Solutions to improve patient care.
• OUTCOME creates Patient Management Tool for MassHealth P4P initiaitive.
• IPC The Hospitalist Company Acquires San Antonio-Based Hospitalist Group.
• BUPA to acquire Health Dialog.

Product News
• CHG introduces hand shower resistant to growth of bacteria.
• VA Medical Center adopts innovative privacy screens.
• JCR releases new book by Dr. Michael Woods on communication.
• GetWellNetwork videos help hospitals address requirements for patient education.

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