Uncategorized

Four health experts recently discussed The Joint Commission's sentinel event alert on safe use of opioids.

Medline has kicked off its National Pink Glove Dance Competition.

Helix Medical has announced it has acquired MedVenture Technology Corp., according to a news release (pdf).

Paradigm Spine has announced it has received FDA approval for its interlaminar technology, according to a news release (pdf).

As the investigation into the meningitis outbreak continues, the FDA is recommending that any patients who received injectable drugs purchased from or compounded at the New England Compounding Center after May 21, 2012, be notified of the potential risk of…

Loma Vista Medical has announced it has received FDA clearance for its balloon valvuloplasty catheter, according to a news release (pdf).

EarlySense has announced it has received FDA Clearance for its bedside system and central display system with oximetry integration, according to a news release (pdf).

Research presented at IDWeek 2012 suggests nasal swabs and antimicrobial baths could dramatically reduce MRSA infections.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has made available a toolkit to help healthcare organizations develop and implement antimicrobial stewardship programs to reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections.

Chief Nursing Officer – Houston Hospital for Specialized Surgery