By Susan Carr

I review a number of books — my summer reading — in the Sept/Oct issue
and invite readers to share their reading list. What’s been on your
desk, Kindle, or bedside table this summer? I encourage readers to post their suggestions as comments to my Editor’s Notebook column. I’m especially but not exclusively interested
in books about healthcare and medicine. As a separate project, I’d like
to develop a resource list of books about patient safety for PSQH.com.
Your suggestions may serve as the beginning of that list.

B. Braun Medical Inc. said healthcare professionals
can now place orders for Prontosan® Wound Irrigation
Solution and Gel with PHMB, a solution used for cleaning
wounds as well as moistening and lubricating absorbent wound dressings.

Capsule, the
leading provider of medical device connectivity, announces the
release of their new Enterprise Medical Device Connectivity Solution
enabled by the Capsule Neuron™.

Innovative label solutions help enhance patient safety.

Top U.S. hospitals identify causes, develop targeted solutions to save lives.

New contract adds 36 military treatment facilities, significantly
expanding current CliniComp system installations for the Department of
Defense.

The FHA and the SFHHA announce an agreement with
the ECRI Institute Patient Safety Organization to support the
Patient Safety Organization of Florida with patient safety
data collection and analysis.

Susan Carr

The results of a joint study by The Studer Group and the Center for
Patient and Professional Advocacy (CPPA) at Vanderbilt University
confirm that disruptive behavior pervades healthcare organizations and
contributes to staff turnover.

PDR Network creates first national drug safety and liability protection network; delivers real-time Alerts to ensure patient safety.