Healthcare Purchasing News articles from August 2004

Healthcare Purchasing News archives from August 2004

Scruples 101: show us the data ... and the money, too.(Fast Foreward)
August 1, 2004

New York hospitals implement green cleaning.(NewsWire)
August 1, 2004

Federal investigators report public hospitals, clinics were overcharged for drugs.(NewsWire)
August 1, 2004

"Financing the Future" reports by HFMA/GE Healthcare.(NewsWire)
August 1, 2004

AARP says drug costs have risen since Medicare discounts began.(NewsWire)
August 1, 2004

Senators want additional info about creating drug-trial database.(NewsWire)
August 1, 2004

Company recalls drug-eluting coronary stents.(NewsWire)
August 1, 2004

Millions vaccinated with no syringes burned.(NewsWire)
August 1, 2004

Pfizer to offer discounts to uninsured.(NewsWire)
August 1, 2004

Fitzgerald named new ASHES president.(NewsWire)
August 1, 2004

FDA clears medicinal leeches as medical devices.(NewsWire)
August 1, 2004

Bridging the chasm between OR and SPD.(News on the Cover)(Cover Story)
August 1, 2004

AACN: how nurses, materials managers can work together to improve supply chain issues.(News)
August 1, 2004

The best of the rest: HPN profiles four Materials Management Department of the Year finalists.(News)
August 1, 2004

Nursing overtime raises potential for mistakes.(Outpatient Connection)
August 1, 2004

Precision Dynamics joins CIMIT program to research RFID, patient safety.(Outpatient Connection)
August 1, 2004

C-arms muscle their way into surgical suites 3-D imaging and surgical navigation boosted by advanced X-ray units.(Operating Room)
August 1, 2004

Medical imaging technology improves care of injured Olympic athletes.(Operating Room)
August 1, 2004

Seal of approval: innovative container systems ease transport, sterilization & storage.(Operating Room)
August 1, 2004

Monitoring outsource laundry providers.(Infection control update)
August 1, 2004

Coming out in the wash: a hospital's experience with onsite vs outsourced linen services.(Infection Connection)
August 1, 2004

OSHA guidelines for laundry in healthcare facilities.(Infection Connection)
August 1, 2004

How do air conditions, other environmental factors, affect CS? Is it safe to place containers in cart/utility washers?(CS question * CS answers)
August 1, 2004

Correction.(CS questions * CS answers)(Correction Notice)
August 1, 2004

It's official: New Jersey mandates CS certification.(IAHCSMM Viewpoint)
August 1, 2004

Upcoming shows and conferences.(IAHCSMM Viewpoint)(Calendar)
August 1, 2004

Cleaning and decontamination: the most important step in disinfection and sterilization.(Self-study Series)
August 1, 2004

GE Healthcare and Confirma form alliance to deliver MRI computer-aided detection for breast cancer.(New Technology)
August 1, 2004

Under-the-skin sensor could monitor blood sugar, toxins.(New Technology)
August 1, 2004

Room to breathe: storage solutions pack big punch in little space.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Carts carry the load.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Achieving supply chain savings when you least expect it.(What Works)
August 1, 2004

Medication dispensing.(New Products)
August 1, 2004

Surgical C-arm table.(New Products)
August 1, 2004

Single-use saline.(New Products)
August 1, 2004

Surgical gloves.(New Products)
August 1, 2004

X-ray illuminators.(New Products)
August 1, 2004

Biliary stent.(New Products)
August 1, 2004

Instrument brushes.(New Products)
August 1, 2004

Waste disposal.(New Products)
August 1, 2004

Safety syringe.(New Products)
August 1, 2004

Patient tracker.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

12-inch applicators.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Fire alarm monitor.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Wireless pulse oximeter.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Power supply.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Disposable razor.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Air purifier.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Multi-purpose treatment chair.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Skin protectant cream.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Task light.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Mouse holder.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Ultrasound imaging.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Handrail scale.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Lighting.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Diabetic foot cream.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Fire-rated glass.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Automatic restroom fixture cleaner.(Products & Services)
August 1, 2004

Worth repeating.
August 1, 2004

Medical equipment cleaning automation.(People & Opinions)
August 1, 2004

Stop, look, but mostly listen up to be successful in supply chain management.(Having my Say)
August 1, 2004

Complements to supply chain management.(AHRMM Ideas)
August 1, 2004

Tray weights, no magic number.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004

Air pressure in CS.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
August 1, 2004