Healthcare Purchasing News articles from November 2002

Healthcare Purchasing News archives from November 2002

Rashomon revisited. (From the Editor).
November 1, 2002

Nurse's needle reuse infects 52 patients with hepatitis C. (Newswire).
November 1, 2002

HealthTrust, Dornoch in infectious waste agreement. (Newswire).
November 1, 2002

Carilion Health System in IT pact with Lawson. (Newswire).
November 1, 2002

Times: probing a 'web' between Premier and GHYHA. (Newswire).
November 1, 2002

Sulzer Orthopedics renamed Centerpulse Orthopedics Inc. (Newswire).
November 1, 2002

Tainted blood prompts hospitals to cancel elective surgeries. (Newswire).
November 1, 2002

Premier goes FullTilt for new software pact. (Newswire).
November 1, 2002

We proudly introduce the MedAssets team.
November 1, 2002

Farmer patient thanks Cleveland Clinic with $8 million gift. (Newswire).
November 1, 2002

AmeriNet in value analysis pact. (Newswire).
November 1, 2002

Fun's over: feds crack down on perks for docs and GPOs. (Newswire).
November 1, 2002

Despite war talk, GPOs still pressured to reform. (Newswire).
November 1, 2002

Fast stats.
November 1, 2002

Effective budgeting is the centerpiece of cost-control. (News).
November 1, 2002

Despite advances, software makers and hospitals still face formidable challenges. (News).
November 1, 2002

Healthcare spending on the rise. (Outpatient Connection).
November 1, 2002

More Americans now without health insurance. (Outpatient Connection).
November 1, 2002

Canadian provinces spend millions on care in U.S. (Outpatient Connection).
November 1, 2002

Latex allergies aside, Malaysian glove industry battles politics, economics. (Surgical Business).
November 1, 2002

Malaysia a peaceful paradox. (Surgical Business).
November 1, 2002

Capital equipment buys draw a crowd. (Surgical Business).
November 1, 2002

Goldman Sachs 2002 survey: Allegiance edges to tie Owens as top med-surg distributor. (Surgical Business).
November 1, 2002

BD launches smallpox vaccination needle. (New Technology).
November 1, 2002

Study: painkiller delivery impacts cancer patients. (New Technology).
November 1, 2002

Surgical wear changes with demand, technology. (Products & Services).
November 1, 2002

Capitated textile program trims pounds and saves dollars. (What Works).
November 1, 2002

Multipurpose disinfectant. (New Products).
November 1, 2002

POC blood analysis. (New Products).
November 1, 2002

Safety scalpel. (New Products).
November 1, 2002

Portable cleaning. (New Products).
November 1, 2002

Infusion warmer. (New Products).
November 1, 2002

Scrub suit dispenser. (New Products).
November 1, 2002

Antimicrobial dressing. (New Products).
November 1, 2002

Wheelchair-friendly scale. (New Products).
November 1, 2002

Sterilization monitoring. (New Products).
November 1, 2002

Secure narcotics cabinet. (New Products).
November 1, 2002

Cast scissors. (New Products).
November 1, 2002

Suction canister drainer. (Products & Services).
November 1, 2002

ECGs on PDAs. (Products & Services).
November 1, 2002

Surface disinfection. (Products & Services).
November 1, 2002

Versatile mattress. (Products & Services).
November 1, 2002

Lighted handrail. (Products & Services).
November 1, 2002

Incontinence care. (Products & Services).
November 1, 2002

Helpful commode device. (Products & Services).
November 1, 2002

Small [LN.sub.2] generator. (Products & Services).
November 1, 2002

Durable lighting globes. (Products & Services).
November 1, 2002

Floor cleanup. (Products & Services).
November 1, 2002

Surface disinfectant. (Products & Services).
November 1, 2002

AHA to FDA: take slow route to any sharps bans. (Infection Control Update).
November 1, 2002

Health officials: West Nile transmitted by transfusions. (Infection Control Update).
November 1, 2002

Safe consumer sharps disposal program launched. (Infection Control Update).
November 1, 2002

Choosing sterilants and disinfectants can be a tricky business. (Safety Matters).
November 1, 2002

CS, OR, IC groups host joint meeting to raise bar, align goals. (Viewpoint).
November 1, 2002

Labels and loaner trays, CS outsourcing, and the great soap vs. detergent debate. (CS Questions, CS Answers).
November 1, 2002

Inside a big city GPO: The Greater New York Hospital Association. (People & Opinions).
November 1, 2002

Are you connected? (ASHCSP Angle).
November 1, 2002

Letters.
November 1, 2002

Be prepared. (Editor's Note).
November 1, 2002

Tough review process ensures high quality product purchases. (Industry Information).
November 1, 2002

Group Purchasing Organizations. (Industry Information).
November 1, 2002

Associations. (Industry Information).
November 1, 2002

Administrative Section.
November 1, 2002

Capital Equipment.
November 1, 2002

Central Services.
November 1, 2002

Infection Control.
November 1, 2002

Management Services.
November 1, 2002

Med/Surg Equipment.
November 1, 2002

Med/Surg Supplies.
November 1, 2002

Operating Room.
November 1, 2002