Healthcare Purchasing News articles from January 2002

Healthcare Purchasing News archives from January 2002

2002: A space Odyssey. (From the Editor).
January 1, 2002

The end of e-commerce ... or the beginning?
January 1, 2002

Group purchasing rests atop the hospital supply chain: GPOs stronger than ever, but still flawed. (News).
January 1, 2002

Bioterrorism, recruitment topped 2001 stories for trade groups. (News).
January 1, 2002

Tyco-Bard deal: Will it ever close? (Breaking News).
January 1, 2002

In upper Michigan, cooperation breeds supply savings. (News).
January 1, 2002

Premier inks deals for image-guided surgical products. (News Wire).
January 1, 2002

Blood filtration product agreement signed. (News Wire).
January 1, 2002

ASHCSP partners with NICHSPDP. (News Wire).
January 1, 2002

Medline to open new distribution center in California. (News Wire).
January 1, 2002

HealthTrust relocates to Brentwood. (News Wire).
January 1, 2002

FDA reverses surgical gel denial. (News Wire).
January 1, 2002

AmeriNet and Masterplan sign maintenance services agreement. (News Wire).
January 1, 2002

Two Catholic groups close bonds. (News Wire).
January 1, 2002

Premier Sourcing Partners signs IT pact. (News Wire).
January 1, 2002

Dial 'S' for Scam: NY hospital latest victim. (News Wire).
January 1, 2002

More mammograms. (Snapshot).
January 1, 2002

British appear to reprocess fewer SUDs than U.S. (News).
January 1, 2002

Senior status. (Snapshot).
January 1, 2002

Have GPOs outlived their purpose? A critical perspective. (News).
January 1, 2002

Fast stats.
January 1, 2002

OSHA issues updated bloodborne pathogens directive. (Outpatient Connection).
January 1, 2002

Donor tissue blamed in a knee surgery death. (Outpatient Connection).
January 1, 2002

JCAHO recruits patients in war against medical errors. (Outpatient Connection).
January 1, 2002

Hospitals have enough protective apparel, today. (Surgical Business).
January 1, 2002

Attracting, training, retaining good CS staff remains management's toughest task. (Surgical Business).
January 1, 2002

Consultant: Dust off your inventory count sheet and use it for cash. (Surgical Business).
January 1, 2002

Wound care and infection control in the O.R. demands care and teamwork. (Products & Services).
January 1, 2002

Down the drain. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Just add water. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Build it right and the germs won't come. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Closed-system safety. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Flexible fiberoptics. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Customized surgical suites readied for Houston Hospital. (New Technology).
January 1, 2002

Hologic, Siemens alliance focuses on digital mammography systems. (New Technology).
January 1, 2002

VHA wins website accolades. (New Technology).
January 1, 2002

Ascension and Omnicell to share solutions. (New Technology).
January 1, 2002

Pillow talk. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Sing an Aria. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Shower Sentinel. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Zam it. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Mighty medical imaging. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Warm wound care. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Kiddie-friendly masks. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Surely steamed. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Blow out those tubes. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Wrap it up. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Weigh in digitally. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Wonderful Workstation. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Like walking on air. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Glossy paper media. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Explore electronically. (New Products).
January 1, 2002

Herman Miller. (Vendor Spotlight).
January 1, 2002

BD. (Vendor Spotlight).
January 1, 2002

RG Medical. (Vendor Spotlight).
January 1, 2002

Spectrum Surgical instruments. (Vendor Spotlight).
January 1, 2002

Abatement Technologies. (Vendor Spotlight).
January 1, 2002

Carl Zeiss. (Vendor Spotlight).
January 1, 2002

Olympus. (Vendor Spotlight).
January 1, 2002

Healthmark Industries. (Vendor Spotlight).
January 1, 2002

Getinge/Castle. (Vendor Spotlight).
January 1, 2002

Kimberly Clark. (Vendor Spotlight).
January 1, 2002

Royce Rolls Ringer Company. (Vendor Spotlight).
January 1, 2002

Gaymar. (Vendor Spotlight).
January 1, 2002

Sterilox. (Vendor Spotlight).
January 1, 2002

Hospital finds solution to mercury waste problem. (What Works).
January 1, 2002

Mayo and Alliance sign reprocessing pact. (Infection Control Update).
January 1, 2002

Sharps Safety and Needlestick Prevention guide available. (Infection Control Update).
January 1, 2002

CDC Draft recommends brushless surgical scrub. (Infection Control Update).
January 1, 2002

CS: The foundation of effective infection control. (Safety Matters).
January 1, 2002

CS a critical, yet often overlooked, piece to infection control puzzle. (IAHCSMM Viewpoint).
January 1, 2002

Rigid containers could pose risks. (Safety Matters).
January 1, 2002

CS profession faces hurdles, but offers solid opportunities. (People & Opinions).
January 1, 2002

Do you have what it takes to be a certified CS technician? (Having my say).
January 1, 2002

What was your personal or your department's most significant accomplishment in 2001? (Reader Poll).
January 1, 2002