Technology
Imprivata Announces Secure Texting Application for Healthcare
Imprivata, the leader in secure access and collaboration solutions for healthcare, announced Imprivata CorText, the first texting application designed by physicians, for physicians, in collaboration with acute care hospitals.
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Surgical Information Systems Receives HFMA Peer Reviewed Designation
Chicago—The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) recently reviewed Surgical Information Systems (SIS) using the Peer Review Process. After undergoing the rigorous review SIS Analytics has been granted the “Peer Reviewed by HFMA®” designation.
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iMAGOX™ Is World’s First Non Magnetic MRI SpO2 Monitor with Fully Functional Wireless Remote Control
Winter Park, Florida—IRadimed Corporation, the innovator in patient fluid delivery systems for the MRI environment, announced the launch of the iMAGOX™ 2460 Non Magnetic MRI compatible SpO2 Monitor with state-of-the-art Masimo SET Technology inside.
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Next Generation Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Education Program Introduced
Milwaukee?GE Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: GE) is introducing a new generation of its Electronic Fetal Heart Rate (FHR) Monitoring program for physicians, midwives, nurses and other clinical staff in obstetrical care. This interactive, web-based education program now features recently updated clinical analysis and consensus statements on FHR patterns, and directly links clinical data to terminology, interpretation and management for greater standardization.
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Twitter: No Time Like Now
Editor’s Note
If you’re thinking about trying Twitter, now is always a great time to start. If you’re also interested in health IT, right now is an even better time to start. The HIMSS conference and exhibition – the largest annual event focused on health IT – begins on Mon, Feb. 20. HIMSS12, as it’s known, offers a lively and useful Twitter experience.
Technology
Singlewire Announces Release of InformaCast Version 8.1
Singlewire Software, developer of innovative voice applications centered around secure, fast, and reliable mass notification, announced the release of InformaCast version 8.1.
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The AHA Exclusively Re-Endorses CyraCom’s Language Solutions
Chicago, Illinois—The American Hospital Association announced that it has extended its exclusive endorsement of CyraCom’s language interpretation and translation solutions. AHA Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of the AHA, awards the AHA endorsement to products and services that help member hospitals and health care organizations achieve operational excellence.
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Tips Help Healthcare Workers Stay Healthy in Bariatric Patient Care
Denver—America is getting heavier, and as the population grows and ages, healthcare facilities and their staffs must be able to accommodate heavier patients – and a heavier workforce. Lockton recommends a series of steps to help healthcare workers who serve bariatric patients stay healthy and improve the care they provide.
Technology
Nestlé Health Science Launches Next Generation Enteral Safety Technology
Florham Park, New Jersey—Nestlé Health Science unveiled its pediatric closed system formulas with the new SpikeRight® PLUS port at the annual American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition’s (A.S.P.E.N.) Clinical Nutrition Week meeting held in Orlando in January. The introduction marks a significant step in supporting the provision of safe enteral (tube) feeding.
Patient Safety
Isabel Healthcare and BMJ Group Introduce “Isabel with Best Practice”
Ann Arbor, Michigan and London—Isabel Healthcare and BMJ Group recently introduced Isabel with Best Practice, a powerful diagnosis and treatment decision aid that combines the strengths of both companies’ existing systems to help clinicians diagnose and treat faster and more accurately at the point of care.