patient care News

A new study says that patients are open to knowing what their physician has written about them in their notes.

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry has turned to an experienced faculty member in Dr. James Kaszuba for the key role of Director of Initial Patient Care.

Medisister announces that Shirley Lee is its award winning nurse for December 2011

PaDiSys from NowPos, the world’s first truly mobile solution for Patient Data Capture and Treatment Adherence during clinical and behavioural trials, spreads its wing to be used in a global clinical study.

Dr. Stuart Pickell will assume the role of treasurer for the NTSP Charitable Fund at the November 4 board meeting.

The Oregon and Washington Chapters of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) today announced registration is now open for the Inaugural NW HIMSS Technology Conference to take place at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Oregon.

Medical Center build out expands patient capacity with new beds, and private patient rooms

July is a risky month to visit a teaching hospital, as new graduates begin training. The death rate increases and care levels drop. How to lessen your risks if you do have to pay a visit to the hospital.

Sue Ryder, one of the largest providers of specialist palliative care in the UK, has implemented Datix’s web-based patient safety software. This will not only save time and money but also improve patient safety reporting and analysis.

Improved access to data enables more effective management and better patient care

Scottish Enterprise has given Telehealth Solutions an Innovation Award for its project in Argyll & Bute.

Evans’ major responsibilities will include developing and overseeing clinical operations across all Sibley locations that provide cancer care to patients.

David Cameron argues the NHS can't afford 'not to modernise', and telehealth is part of that need.

Nurses File for a Union Election to Join UNAC/UHCP in Order to Protect Patients

The UK's Health Secretary Andrew Lansley intends to give the NHS £162 million to improve frontline services.

As the UK's entire health service restructures into 'GP consortia', the first of the new groups are already using telehealth to enhance patient care and reduce costs.

This press release discusses HR Solutions naming St. Luke's Hospital Best-in-Class® for Overall Job Satisfaction.

Introducing the next generation mobile based patient data capturing technology for clinical and behavioral trials. NowPos M-Solutions, from India brings a global solution on the table to cater to compliant and higher quality of patient data captured

Solution gives Trusts access to specific evidence of patient and session detail, helping to identify areas for savings and improved efficiency in operating theatres

New Hampshire healthcare organization named 'Most Wired' by Hospitals & Health Networks Magazine

As approximately 80% of patients these days are turning online to find their medical and healthcare specialist, DocGreet has provided a site to encourage health care providers to embrace the change of health care.

As a Pioneer in the Air Medical Transport Industry, Air Ambulance Professionals (AAPI) maintains its prestigious status by becoming Re-Accredited by CAMTS

Frivolous Objections by Prime Healthcare Services Overruled

DocGreet.com is so sure that the services available to Doctors, Physicians and Health Care Providers will monetize their time and streamline their patient communication, that the company has announced a money back guarantee for the next sixty days.

Queralt LLC to Conduct Innovative Patient-Care Time & Motion Behavior Analytical Studies for Hartford Medical Group Studies will allow HMG to identify opportunities for continued process improvement to increase patient satisfaction.

Teh & Associates is a Malaysia-based consulting firm that offers expertise in medical quality, healthcare quality, patient safety, clinical risk management and hospital accreditation (by JCI and MSQH) in the South East Asian context.

Biotech industry leaders from around the world will gather in South San Francisco, California, on October 26, 2010, to address improving the global supply chain to maximize patient care

For predicting cardiovascular disease, genetic screening offers very little added benefit beyond traditional factors such as age, blood pressure, smoking status and cholesterol.

In the cryopreservation of biological materials, size, temperature and composition of a water droplet determine whether the droplet is vitrified or crystallized.

C-reactive protein levels predict hospital length of stay and long-term risk of death after surgery.

Women with acceptable levels of bad cholesterol but elevated high sensitivity C-reactive protein levels benefitted greatly from a daily regimen of rosuvastatin.

Christina Tolentino, from the BSN program at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) wins 2nd Confident Voice Award. This new award was established to promote respectful communication and help address #1 root cause of medical errors.

Mosaic Harmony set to perform for the patients of Manor Care, a 99-bed facility located in Bethesda, Maryland on Sunday, January 24 at 4:00pm.

Alcatel-Lucent has confirmed its participation as ‘Gold Partner’ in the first Kingdom Healthcare Expansion and Investment Summit to be held in Jeddah, KSA from December 13th – 14th, 2009.

Agency nurses treated as 'second class citizens'

Amidst major policy reforms, industry luminaries and a focus group of everyday people are optimistic that technology can substantially reduce costs and improve patient care.

The Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding today announced the national launch of the first truly comprehensive guide for helping health care providers offer religiously and culturally conscious care to patients of all backgrounds.

CROWNS ONLY DENTAL today announced it will offer select franchise opportunities in strategic markets throughout the United States. CROWNS ONLY DENTAL's model maximizes patient satisfaction while reducing patient cost.

Long Range System's medical onsite wireless paging solutions help healthcare providers render quality service to patients and increase patient satisfaction.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL, – The International Confocal Microscopy Working Group, an independent group of medical professionals and students, has been formed to promote the betterment and increased use of reflective confocal microscopy in patient care.

HealthCare Volunteer announced today its first annual HealthCare Volunteer Awards given to 7 individuals who made a major contribution to global health in 2007.

A new, free video clip is available to help hospitals and nursing homes inform patients and their families about safe lifting policies.