Technology
RelayHealth Expands SaaS-Based HIE and PHR Platform with Certified EHR
RelayHealth announced the latest addition to the company’s health IT solutions: RelayClinical™ EHR, now fully certified for ambulatory EHR by Drummond Group, Inc.
Patient Safety
2010 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award Recipients Announced
The National Quality Forum (NQF) and The Joint Commission announced the 2010 recipients of the annual John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards. Honorees were selected in three award categories.
Technology
Rauland-Borg Partners with Voalté to Bring Nurse Call to iPhones
Rauland-Borg Corporation, a pioneer in the development of Nurse Call solutions, announced its strategic partnership with Voalté, a leading developer of innovative point-of-care communications software on the iPhone and other smartphone platforms.
Environment and Facilities
SimSuite Stroke Program Improves Confidence of Front Line Care Providers at Leading Colorado Stroke Center
Swedish Medical Center, a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center since 2004 and an HCA-system hospital, is the only hospital in Colorado to receive GOLD PLUS Get with the Guidelines recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) for excellence in stroke patient care.
Technology
Vocera Acquires Wallace Wireless
Vocera Communications, Inc., the leading provider of hospital communication solutions, announced the acquisition of Wallace Wireless, Inc.
Medication Safety
New Standards Proposed for Prescription Container Labels to Help Reduce Medication Misuse, Promote Patient Understanding
For the first time, standards to guide the content, language, format, and appearance of prescription medication labels to reflect how patients read and understand medication instructions are being proposed on a national level.
Leadership
Three Suppliers Selected to Participate in Premier Healthcare Alliance Comparative Effectiveness Research Program
In an effort to inform the provider community and general public about which interventions drive improved outcomes and cost-savings, the Premier healthcare alliance has launched the QUEST® Comparative Effectiveness & Innovation Program (QCEIP).
Patient Safety
National Patient Safety Foundation Creates First Professional Society and Certification Program for Patient Safety
The National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), a nonprofit specializing in advancing safe patient care, is creating a groundbreaking new membership program for patient safety professionals that will provide a unique opportunity for sharing of best practices and the unification of the growing patient safety community.
Technology
Two South Florida Hospitals Select Novel Radio Frequency Detection Technology to Aid in Prevention of Retained Items in Surgery
Good Samaritan Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center are the first two hospitals in South Florida to use radio-frequency (RF) detection technology in their operating rooms.
Technology
AeroScout Announces First Wi-Fi RFID Tag that Withstands the Rigorous Sterilization Processes Required for Surgical Equipment
AeroScout, the leading provider of Healthcare Visibility Solutions, announced the first Wi-Fi RFID Tag for tracking surgical equipment through its entire lifecycle – from sterilization to the operating room.