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Facilities

Wireless System Synchronizes Clocks

A new wireless tool from Primex Wireless, Incorporated can synchronize the clocks and timers across a healthcare system's entire enterprise. more...

July 22, 2008 Related topics: Facilities, General Management & Administration, IT & software

GHSI Endorsed by Novation

The healthcare contracting service organization that serves VHA, Incorporated, Novation, announced support for the Global Health and Safety Initiative (GHSI): the Environmental Preferable (EPP) Policy Statement for Health Care. more...

June 19, 2008 Related topics: Facilities, Trends, Partnerships & Consortia

SCMetrix Gains Momentum

Efforts within the healthcare community to create a benchmarking system for supply chain performance are growing. The Association...

Rigel Electromedical Test Kit Introduced

Rigel announced the launch of their new electromedical test, the 288. The system is a IEC 62353 compliant...

RiskWatch Software Introduced for Healthcare Security

RiskWatch, Incorporated launched a new software system (pdf), RiskWatch for Healthcare Security. The new solution is the most...

Mammography Screening Accuracy Influenced by Facilities

A study reported in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute notes that the accuracy of mammography studies...

FDA Engaging with India to Establish Safety Office

Reuters reports that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is engaging with India to establish an office of...

State of PA Describes Financial Status of Acute Care Facilities

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4) released a report detailing the financial state (pdf) of general...

Boston Scientific Wins LEED Certification

In recognition of the company’s efforts to support environmental considerations, Boston Scientific’s recently renovated facility in Marlborough received...

IOM Releases Report on Adopting Healthcare Workforce

The aging of the Baby Boomer generation is no secret and the impact on healthcare is much discussed,...

FDA Inspectors Set for China

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt announced that the Food and Drug Administration is planning...

Increased Rate of Obesity Impacts Hospital Costs

An often overlooked impact of the growing obesity epidemic in the United States is the consequences for hospitals...