To construct a truly outstanding patient-safety and quality control program, hospitals must first have a strong quality foundation. Many hospitals attempt to launch sophisticated initiatives and find they are unable to build upon their poor structural foundation and are surprised…
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GE Healthcare Performance Solutions launched a 90-day evaluation for its Global Patient Safety Network, allowing hospitals the opportunity to collaborate with local and global peers and evaluate the GPSN without cost. Read the full report in Becker’s Hospital Review on…
CMS officials said Charter Oak Health Center in Hartford, Conn., can keep its Medicare status after finding the facility is back in compliance with federal standards for patient safety, according to a Hartford Courant report.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced it is holding a public hearing to obtain feedback on a new "drug paradigm" it is considering, according to a news release and American Pharmacists Association blog post.
Nuance Communications, a provider of voice and language solutions, has announced it is acquiring Transcend Services for approximately $300 million, according to a news release (doc).
Bay Area Gastroenterology in Houston has announced gastroenterologist Ravi S. Mani, MD, FACG, has been named fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association, according to a news release.
Enzo Biochem has announced the New York State Department of Health has approved Enzo Clinical Labs' use of the company's ColonSentry test, according to a news release.
University General Health System, based in Houston, has announced it will acquire a new ambulatory surgery center in Baytown, Texas, according to a news release.
The Oregon Patient Safety Commission offers free, downloadable auditing tools designed to assess the quality of environmental cleaning.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality offers a free, downloadable brochure that offers patients tips on how to manage their health after discharge.