Industry News - August 2017
Minimizing noise in the OR
Considering the physical environment and identifying ways to reduce distractions
8/25/2017
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Integrate DG software into ERP system for streamlined shipping compliance
All but the smallest shippers run their operations on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. But many have been slower to adopt DG software
8/24/2017
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Hole in roof ignored for years at Spokane VA hospital
Congresswoman requested VA investigate conditions based on veterans' complaints
8/23/2017
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N.C. hospital sends family blood-stained clothing of deceased daughter
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center apologizes for package, sent three months after patient's death
8/15/2017
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Affordable ways to recognize employees
Companies with a solid strategy to recognize members of their team enjoy stronger engagement, increased employee morale, a devoted spirit of customer service and lower turnover rates
8/14/2017
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Key components to severe weather preparedness
About 98 percent of declared disasters are weather related, leading to approximately 500 deaths and $15 billion in damages annually
8/11/2017
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Collaborative launched for rural hospitals
New charity will offer no- and low-cost consulting services
8/11/2017
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Some Portland-area healthcare facilities planning eclipse-related closures, service cuts
Many nonemergency care providers across Salem, Ore., will close or limit services on Aug. 21
8/9/2017
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What does the client really want?
In order to deliver superior outcomes to healthcare clients, you have to know what your clients want
8/2/2017
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