Healthcare Purchasing News articles from January 2005

Healthcare Purchasing News archives from January 2005

No "manopoly" among supply chain-minded CEOs.(Fast Foreward)
January 1, 2005

Fast stats.
January 1, 2005

FDA announces new food-tracking rules.(News Wire)
January 1, 2005

Smiths Medical acquires Medex for $925 million.(News Wire)
January 1, 2005

Capgemini forecasts healthcare's top business issues for 2005.(News Wire)
January 1, 2005

Leapfrog Group releases latest hospital survey results.(News Wire)
January 1, 2005

FDA sets new standards for tissue banks.(News Wire)
January 1, 2005

Consorta becomes first GPO to contract with UCC.(News Wire)
January 1, 2005

Updates.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2005

CEOs earn inaugural SURE Award for Supply Chain Excellence.(News)(Cover Story)
January 1, 2005

The bright lights in CS/SPD: HPN profiles five Central Service/Supply Processing and Distribution Department of the Year finalists.(News)
January 1, 2005

New study says wait before implanting defibrillators.(Outpatient Connection)
January 1, 2005

New treatment for angina and heart failure patients.(Outpatient Connection)
January 1, 2005

Closing the safety loop with auto patient ID.(Operating Room)
January 1, 2005

High Point adopts winning wound care program.(What Works)
January 1, 2005

Survey shows shortage of infection control staff can lead to costly infections.(Infection control Update)
January 1, 2005

CDC issues draft of TB prevention guidelines.(Infection control Update)
January 1, 2005

Indicators of sterility: mechanical, chemical, biological.(Infection Connection)
January 1, 2005

21st Century microorganisms: identifying emerging pathogens for environmental services.(Self-Study Series)
January 1, 2005

Dressing for success: new wound care products aid healing, efficiencies.(Infection Connection)
January 1, 2005

CS' vital role in patient safety driven home at Fall Meeting.(IAHCSMM Viewpoint)
January 1, 2005

Healthcare professionals must get on the same page.(Clinical Business Strategies)
January 1, 2005

Guidelines as educational tools for infection control.(Infection Protection)
January 1, 2005

Massachusetts launches EMR initiative.(New Technology)
January 1, 2005

RFID tag to prevent surgical errors.(New Technology)
January 1, 2005

Routine database maintenance can lead to hospital treasure.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2005

Undercounter refrigerator.(New Products)
January 1, 2005

Electronic chair scale.(New Products)
January 1, 2005

Exam gloves.(New Products)
January 1, 2005

Die-cast pendant lights.(New Products)
January 1, 2005

Security labels.(New Products)
January 1, 2005

Pipet disposal.(New Products)
January 1, 2005

Examination light.(New Products)
January 1, 2005

Bariatric wheelchair.(New Products)
January 1, 2005

Diabetic insole.(New Products)
January 1, 2005

Fire alarm control panel.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2005

CR quality assurance tool.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2005

Mobile OR imaging solution.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2005

Safety mitts.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2005

Laser guidance system.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2005

Infusion ceiling system.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2005

Gyn. exam table converter.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2005

Disposable O.R. clean up system.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2005

Orthopedic implant packaging.(Products & Services)
January 1, 2005

Worth repeating.
January 1, 2005

Central Service: do you know who we are?(People & Opinions)
January 1, 2005

Increase your span of effectiveness through strategic resource planning (Part I of II).(AHRMM Ideas)
January 1, 2005

2010.(Having My Say)
January 1, 2005

Blame the messenger, lose the war for maturity and respect.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
January 1, 2005

Nanobiotechnology: will it deliver?(Back Talk)
January 1, 2005