Hospital Management-Updates The latest content updates from the hospitalmanagement.net web site http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/ en-us http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/ Hospital Management-Updates http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/content/images/logo_big.gif California health system enables radiologists to successfully attest for Meaningful Use Stage 1 http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newscalifornia-health-system-enables-radiologists-to-successfully-attest-for-meaningful-use-stage-1 http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newscalifornia-health-system-enables-radiologists-to-successfully-attest-for-meaningful-use-stage-1 Cottage Health System in Santa Barbara, California, US, has implemented DR Systems' cloud-based ambulatory certified eHR system and enabled 11 radiologists to successfully attest for Meaningful Use Stage 1. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT US health system to measure hand-washing compliance by expanding video monitoring system http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsus-health-system-to-measure-hand-washing-compliance-by-expanding-video-monitoring-system http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsus-health-system-to-measure-hand-washing-compliance-by-expanding-video-monitoring-system The North Shore-LIJ Health System in the US has announced the expansion of its video monitoring system to measure hand-washing compliance at North Shore University Hospital by introducing cameras in operating rooms at Forest Hills (NY) Hospital. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Simone Healthcare, Montefiore Medical Center announce addition of new tower http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newssimone-healthcare-montefiore-medical-center-announce-addition-of-new-tower http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newssimone-healthcare-montefiore-medical-center-announce-addition-of-new-tower Simone Healthcare Development and Montefiore Medical Center in New York, US, have announced the addition of a new tower to Simone's Hutchinson Metro Center. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT West Virginia University Hospitals installs Toshiba's advanced CT technology http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newswest-virginia-university-hospitals-installs-toshibas-advanced-ct-technology http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newswest-virginia-university-hospitals-installs-toshibas-advanced-ct-technology West Virginia University Hospitals (WVUH) in Morgantown, West Virginia, US, has installed Toshiba's Aquilion ONE ViSION Edition to expand existing imaging programmes for a range of patient cases. Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT UCB, IBM complete initial phase of super-computer project in improving epilepsy care http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsucb-ibm-complete-initial-phase-of-super-computer-project-in-improving-epilepsy-care http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsucb-ibm-complete-initial-phase-of-super-computer-project-in-improving-epilepsy-care Global biopharmaceutical firm UCB and technology major IBM have announced that the initial phase of their joint project, designed to exploit super-computer power in the search for better care for epilepsy patients, has been completed. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Equatorial Guinea to renovate hospitals within four years http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsequatorial-guinea-to-renovate-hospitals-within-four-years http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsequatorial-guinea-to-renovate-hospitals-within-four-years The government of Equatorial Guinea has announced plans to renovate all of the hospitals in the country within the next four years. Sun, 19 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Priorclave’s First Products Still Running After 25 Years http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/contractors/sterilization/priorclave/presspriorclaves-first-products-still-running-after-25-years.html http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/contractors/sterilization/priorclave/presspriorclaves-first-products-still-running-after-25-years.html Top-loading laboratory autoclaves are the longest serving stalwarts of the Priorclave steam steriliser range, a 100l model being the first produced and to leave the company's factory in 1988 when it started trading, and through dedicated service and … Fri, 17 May 2013 11:27:00 GMT Michigan hospital upgrades data storage technology with iDoc Archive http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsmichigan-hospital-upgrades-data-storage-technology-with-idoc-archive http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsmichigan-hospital-upgrades-data-storage-technology-with-idoc-archive US-based Port Huron Hospital (PHH) has opted for iDoc Archive, developed by CareTech Solutions for secure data storage. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Trinitas teaching hospital selects Dell technology to manage clinical images archive http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newstrinitas-teaching-hospital-selects-dell-technology-to-manage-clinical-images-archive http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newstrinitas-teaching-hospital-selects-dell-technology-to-manage-clinical-images-archive Trinitas Regional Medical Center, a teaching hospital in New Jersey, US, has chosen Dell Unified Clinical Archive (UCA) technology to manage its clinical images archive. Thu, 16 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Temperature Maintenance of Biopharmaceuticals USA 2013 -Boston, MA, 5 - 6 June http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/contractors/courses/temperature-maintenance-biopharmaceuticals-usa-2013/ http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/contractors/courses/temperature-maintenance-biopharmaceuticals-usa-2013/ Following the success of the first Temperature Maintenance of Biopharmaceuticals in 2012, the conference is returning for a second time to Boston, MA, on 5 - 6 June. It will focus on the latest appro... Thu, 16 May 2013 16:23:00 GMT Illinois medical group to upgrade imaging workflow with Carestream DRX technology http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsillinois-medical-group-to-upgrade-imaging-workflow-with-carestream-drx-technology http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsillinois-medical-group-to-upgrade-imaging-workflow-with-carestream-drx-technology Springfield Clinic, a multi-speciality medical group in Springfield, Illinois, US, has acquired four Carestream DRX systems to upgrade imaging workflow in nine multi-speciality clinics. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT NHS trust implements central bureau with Kronos SMART e-Rostering technology http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsnhs-trust-implements-central-bureau-with-kronos-smart-e-rostering-technology http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsnhs-trust-implements-central-bureau-with-kronos-smart-e-rostering-technology Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in the UK has implemented Kronos SMART e-Rostering workforce management technology using a centralised bureau approach. Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Connecticut hospital selects Vree Health post-discharge service to reduce readmissions http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsconnecticut-hospital-selects-vree-health-post-discharge-service-to-reduce-readmissions http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsconnecticut-hospital-selects-vree-health-post-discharge-service-to-reduce-readmissions Griffin Hospital in Connecticut, US, has selected Vree Health's post-discharge service TransitionAdvantage, which is designed to help hospitals reduce preventable 30-day patient readmissions. Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Russian healthcare group completes acquisition of 80% of Mother & Child Irkutsk http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsrussian-healthcare-group-completes-acquisition-of-80-of-mother-child-irkutsk http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsrussian-healthcare-group-completes-acquisition-of-80-of-mother-child-irkutsk MD Medical Group Investments (MDMG), a provider of private women's and children's healthcare in Russia, has completed its acquisition of 80% of Mother & Child Irkutsk (M&C Irkutsk). Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT BD MAX: The Next Generation in Automated Molecular Testing http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/contractors/lab/bd-diagnostic-systems-molecular/2380108091001.html http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/contractors/lab/bd-diagnostic-systems-molecular/2380108091001.html A guide to the BD MAX system, an efficient and cost-effective solution for molecular testing. Tue, 14 May 2013 09:01:00 GMT Norway hospital group selects Carestream Vue RIS, Vue PACS technology http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsnorway-hospital-group-selects-carestream-vue-ris-vue-pacs-technology http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsnorway-hospital-group-selects-carestream-vue-ris-vue-pacs-technology Helse Sør-Øst (HSØ), a group of 35 hospitals across eight trusts in Norway, has selected Carestream's IT solutions including Vue RIS and Vue PACS. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Turner Construction receives New Sibley Memorial Hospital construction contract http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsturner-construction-receives-new-sibley-memorial-hospital-construction-contract http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsturner-construction-receives-new-sibley-memorial-hospital-construction-contract Turner Construction Company, headquartered in New York, US, has received notice to proceed with the construction of the New Sibley Memorial Hospital in northwest Washington, DC. Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Louisiana hospital implements Xenex's infection protection robot http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newslouisiana-hospital-implements-xenexs-infection-protection-robot http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newslouisiana-hospital-implements-xenexs-infection-protection-robot Louisiana Continuing Care Hospital (LCCH) in Louisiana, US, has become the first hospital in the region to implement Xenex Healthcare Services' ultraviolet (UV) light room disinfection system. Sun, 12 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Arlington hospital uses robotic technology to conduct single incision gynaecologic surgery http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsarlington-hospital-uses-robotic-technology-to-conduct-single-incision-gynaecologic-surgery http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsarlington-hospital-uses-robotic-technology-to-conduct-single-incision-gynaecologic-surgery USMD Hospital in Arlington, Texas, US, has become the first hospital in the region to perform single incision gynaecologic surgery using robotic technology. Sun, 12 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT Over 750 patients suffered after preventable mistakes in England's hospitals over four years http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsover-750-patients-suffered-after-preventable-mistakes-in-england-hospitals-in-four-years http://www.hospitalmanagement.net/news/newsover-750-patients-suffered-after-preventable-mistakes-in-england-hospitals-in-four-years An investigation conducted by the BBC has revealed that over 750 patients have suffered as a result of preventable mistakes in England's hospitals over the past four years. Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT