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Using Bedside Labeling To Reduce Errors And Improve Efficiency
12/9/2010
This article explores the link between sample identification and patient safety, documents the benefits of bedside sample labeling, explains effective bedside labeling processes, and identifies the printer and label media features that are required to be successful. By Intermec, Inc.
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Beating COVID-19 By Shifting From Reactive To Pro-Active Care
10/5/2020
The COVID-19 virus is ravaging the planet at a scale not seen since the infamous Spanish Flu of the early 1900s, inflicting immense devastation as the U.S. loses more than 200,000 lives and counting. According to CDC statistics, 94 percent of patient mortalities associated with COVID-19 were simultaneously suffering from preexisting conditions, leaving a mere 6 percent of victims with COVID-19 as their sole cause of death. However, while immediate prospects for a mass vaccine might not be until 2021, there is some hope.
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Evaluating Tablet PCs For Point-Of-Care Productivity
10/11/2011
You have a lot of options when it comes to selecting a tablet PC for use at the point-of-care. This white paper looks beyond the trendy features and designs to show you the best tablets for integrating with your healthcare systems and streamlining point-of-care productivity.
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Purple Button Technology – A Means to Overcome the Patient Safety Epidemic
5/29/2013
Securely sharing patient safety information is critical to preventing adverse events. Purple Button technology helps hospitals do just that — from the patient bedside to the boardroom.
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4 Changes Coming To The Medical Device Market
1/28/2019
The medical device market is constantly evolving, and 2019 will be no different. Here are four possible changes that healthcare providers and device manufacturers should be aware of.
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Handling Unexpected Growth With The RICOH Pro C900
12/10/2009
The RICOH Pro C900 was engineered to not only be easy to operate, but also for extremely low maintenance to maximize machine uptime. By Ricoh Corporation
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Revenue Cycle Management: The Key To Achieving Success Under MACRA
5/31/2017
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) aims to improve physician and other clinician payments by changing the way Medicare incorporates quality measurement into payments. At its core, the Act repeals the sustainable growth rate and authorizes the U.S. Department of Human and Health Services (HHS) to implement value-based incentives. Regardless of MACRA’s original intent to improve healthcare for both patients and physicians, the new legislation can result in negative implications on practices — particularly as it relates to revenue cycle management.
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EHRs: What's Next — An OR Manager's Perspective
4/10/2017
Among today’s biggest trends are EHRs and business intelligence. We’re investing millions of dollars creating “data engines” that track patients throughout the continuum of care. By Ashley Walsh, MHA, Sr. Financial Analyst and former Perioperative Business Manager, Perioperative Services, UCHealth and Director, Client Services, LeanTaaS
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Patient-First: The State Of Wearables In Healthcare
8/9/2018
The trend towards taking a “patient first” approach—coupled with the consolidation of emerging companies in the industry—has increased pressure to bring innovative mobile applications to market more quickly. Wearables are at the top of this list. In fact, SNS Research estimates that by 2020, wearable devices and wearables in Healthcare will represent a market worth $40 Billion with over 240 Million annual unit shipments.
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The Role Of Telehealth And Digitization In The Medical Marijuana Industry
11/27/2019
The medical marijuana industry is gaining momentum, and the progress is largely due to telehealth platforms and other health digitization efforts. Here's a look at some recent relevant developments impacting medical marijuana use and access.