Author: trident50
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Brain atlas aims to find causes of autism, schizophrenia
A comprehensive three-dimensional atlas of the developing human brain that incorporates gene activity and other data is outlined this week in the journal Nature. read more …read more
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Healthcare leaders boast higher digital IQ than most
Though technology is a top priority for executives around the globe, only one in five companies claim an excellent “digital IQ”–and healthcare execs are leading the pack, according to PriceWaterhouseCooper’s sixth annual survey. read more …read more
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HHS publishes FDASIA framework for health IT
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, on Thursday, published the long-awaited proposed strategy and recommendations for a health IT risk-based framework mandated by the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act. read more …read more
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ATA’s tele-ICU guidelines aim to ensure patient safety
Draft guidance published by the American Telemedicine Association this week focuses on the use of telecommunications technologies in intensive care settings. read more …read more
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Smart data key to patient engagement
We hear a lot about patient engagement these days. Certainly, the idea is a noble one. And the benefits it could bring when practiced on a wide scale are immense. But a lot of providers are still wondering: How do you do it? [See also: Patient engagement gains momentum] read more …read more
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Zebra Printers And Wristbands Help Improve Patient Safety And Automate The Identification Process At Valencia Hospital
As science and technology progresses, one of the biggest challenges is to reduce hospital errors as much as possible. As soon as the patient is admitted to hospital, the various processes and the intervention at different levels by medical professionals (from paramedics, nurses and doctors, to administration and laboratory staff), all increase the risk of…
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Heart failure patients open to tech but prefer docs to manage condition
While technology provides the opportunity for heart failure patients to more actively manage their symptoms, patients still look to their doctors for guidance in doing so, according to a small study… read more …read more
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Barcode-Based Patient Safety Initiatives In Hospital Pharmacies
Maximizing patient safety and improving the quality of care is the ultimate goal for healthcare providers and extends to the hospital pharmacy. Doing so requires staying within regulatory compliance, while also advancing staff retention and meeting fiscal constraints. …read more
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Zebra Healthcare Printing Solutions
Zebra barcoding helps healthcare facilities identify, track and manage people, processes and assets. Positive patient identification is the most critical component of improving patient safety; once an ID solution is in place, it is simpler to accurately track and manage other components such as specimens, medications, and materials to enhance patient safety and process efficiency…
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Heartlands Hospital Pioneers Radio Frequency Tagging For Positive Patient Identification
In 2004/5 alone, the UK’s NHS (National Health Service) faced over £400 million worth of clinical negligence claims. One of the key causes being patient misidentification. The National Patient Safety Agency states this causes 19% of all hospital errors. …read more