OpenNotes Program Expands Access to Personal Health Information
I know I’m spoiled about access to personal health information. I get most of my medical care through Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston, which offers PatientSite, a patient portal where I’ve been able to see my laboratory and imaging results, correspond with my doctor by email, manage my medications, request appointments, and so on for many years. (Developers and physicians Danny Sands and John Halamka describe the PatientSite project in a book chapter available online from the Commonwealth Fund.)
Disposable Blood Pressure Cuffs Introduced from SunTech Medical
SunTech Medical displayed its complete line of blood pressure cuffs at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology exhibition.
Alere Analytics Launches Hospital Clinical Surveillance Solution for Infection Control and Medication Management
Alere Analytics, an Alere subsidiary specializing in analytics and clinical decision support (CDS) technology, has launched its Clinical Surveillance product for hospitals, which is an automated technology solution designed to manage antimicrobial stewardship, infection control and medication management.
CareFusion Introduces Ergonomic Surgical Clippers
CareFusion Corp., a leading, global medical technology company, has introduced the next generation of the company’s industry-leading line of surgical clippers. The new clippers, developed in conjunction with clinicians who use these types of devices every day, dramatically improve ergonomic feel and performance, encourage proper hand position and application, and can be used in wet or dry conditions.
Video Monitoring System Measures Hand-washing Compliance
The North Shore-LIJ Health System is expanding a first-of-its-kind video monitoring system used to measure hand-washing compliance at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY, by introducing cameras in operating rooms at Forest Hills (NY) Hospital.
Philips Healthcare Launches Healthcare Transformation Services Business
Royal Philips Electronics has launched its Healthcare Transformation Services Business, which in collaboration with healthcare service providers, will offer consulting services to improve the operational and financial performance of hospitals and health systems, and improve patient outcomes across the continuum of care from diagnosis to treatment and after care at home.
Health IT Workgroup Discusses Patient Safety, Innovation, and Regulatory Efficiency
Members of a new workgroup that will focus on identifying key considerations to improve patient safety and promote innovation in health information technology (Health IT), including mobile medical applications, have been selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The workgroup will report to the Health IT Policy Commitee which advises the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC).
PDC-St. John Expands its Securline Bar Code Blood Band
PDC-St. John announced the extension of its Securline® Hybrid Style Bar Code Blood Band. The blood recipient ID wristband system provides automated patient identification for blood transfusion, specimen collection, and tracking to improve patient safety and workflow efficiencies in hospitals and blood banks. With the addition of six new Blood Band product lines, PDC-St. John now offers the widest selection of blood bank ID solutions in the healthcare marketplace.
Teamwork, Engagement, and Technology to Improve Safety and Experience
The latest issue of Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare (PSQH) reflects the diversity of efforts needed for safety improvement. From medical simulation to mentoring programs, IV medication safety, fall prevention, human factors engineering, and engaging patients and families as true partners, the issue offers practical advice for improving care delivery.
Patient Safety Technology Advocates to be Honored at The 8th Annual unSUMMIT For Bedside Barcoding
On April 24-26, in Orlando, Florida, the TerraPharma Project, LLC will convene hospital executives, pharmacists, nurses, safety directors, and information technology professionals at The 8th Annual unSUMMIT for Bedside Barcoding.