Healthcare Purchasing News articles from December 2004

Healthcare Purchasing News archives from December 2004

When perseverance and persistence pay off for unsung heroes.(Fast Foreward)
December 1, 2004

Fast stats.(Newswire)
December 1, 2004

Infection control pioneer dies.(Newswire)
December 1, 2004

Cardinal Health introduces central supply chain registry.(Newswire)
December 1, 2004

MedAssets announces Environmentally Preferable Purchasing program.(Newswire)
December 1, 2004

Broadlane acquires National Oncology Alliance.(Newswire)
December 1, 2004

Study shows insurance rates for hospital professionals may slow in 2005.(Newswire)
December 1, 2004

CDC adds topics to preparedness hotline.(Newswire)
December 1, 2004

NJ hospitals, other providers agree on emergency codes.(Newswire)
December 1, 2004

FDA clarifies decision and action on reprocessed SUDs.(Newswire)
December 1, 2004

Team CS captures 'heart and soul' of Virginia Mason.(Cover Story)
December 1, 2004

HPN introduces its new editorial board.(News)
December 1, 2004

Study: drug-eluting stents benefit elderly patients.(Outpatient Connection)
December 1, 2004

Mesh stocking could help weak hearts.(Outpatient Connection)
December 1, 2004

Laparoscopic electrodes feature safety indicator shafts.(Outpatient Connection)
December 1, 2004

Turning up the heat on temperature and pressure management.(Operating Room)
December 1, 2004

Orthopedic strategies: implanting clinical cooperation for cost savings.(Operating Room)
December 1, 2004

Quebec to provide funding to hire infection prevention nurses.(Infection control Update)
December 1, 2004

Whooping cough booster shot.(Infection control Update)
December 1, 2004

New technology reduces risk of CJD transmission.(Infection control Update)
December 1, 2004

Medical waste and money: waste not, want not.(Infection Connection)
December 1, 2004

Quality audits for processed sterile devices.(Self-Study Series)
December 1, 2004

Lowering CRBSI rates; single-use vs. bulk; infection control resources.(Infection Protection)
December 1, 2004

Washer/disinfector solutions; spots, stains and rust; damaged sets from CPD.(Q & A)
December 1, 2004

Patient identification system debuts in U.S.(New Technology)
December 1, 2004

FDA approves implantable chip for patients.(New Technology)
December 1, 2004

Customized laundry solutions help hospitals wring out savings.(Products & Services)
December 1, 2004

Wireless, web-based surgical instrument management saves time and money.(What Works)
December 1, 2004

Electrosurgical bayonet blade.(New Products)
December 1, 2004

Magnifying lights.(New Products)
December 1, 2004

Thermal flusher disenfector.(New Products)
December 1, 2004

Oral dispensers.(New Products)
December 1, 2004

Laparoscopic organizer.(New Products)
December 1, 2004

Latex powdered gloves.(New Products)
December 1, 2004

Neonatal scale.(New Products)
December 1, 2004

Endotracheal tube.(New Products)
December 1, 2004

Carousel storage unit.(New Products)
December 1, 2004

O.R. table imaging extension.(Products & Services)
December 1, 2004

Ethylene oxide control system.(Products & Services)
December 1, 2004

Overhead lift.(Products & Services)
December 1, 2004

Dosimetry electrometer.(Products & Services)
December 1, 2004

Calibrated flow simulator.(Products & Services)
December 1, 2004

Coronary guide wire.(Products & Services)
December 1, 2004

Bariatric transport chair.(Products & Services)
December 1, 2004

Decontamination tool.(Products & Services)
December 1, 2004

Washer-extractors.(Products & Services)
December 1, 2004

Worth repeating.
December 1, 2004

Steps to giving a quality healthcare seminar on a shoestring budget.(People & Opinions)
December 1, 2004

Specially designed syringes maximize flu vaccine supply: syringes reduce costs and increase healthcare worker safety and patient comfort.(Having My Say)
December 1, 2004

IAHCSMM video to offer glimpse into world of CS.(IAHCSMM Viewpoint)
December 1, 2004

Patient satisfaction and clinical excellence: a materials management perspective.(AHRMM Ideas)
December 1, 2004

Why all the fuss about GPOs?(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2004

It's just a trace.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
December 1, 2004