Diarrhea Bacteria Common in Hospitals Nov 13, 2008
5 percent of all U.S. medical facilities including acute care, cancer, cardiac, children's, and rehabilitation hospitals. ONLY BLEACH EFFECTIVE. (MEDLINEplus)
Health strategy light on details Nov 13, 2008
The components of the original Country Health Care Plan that remain in the new strategy include: expansion of services such as elective surgery, primary health care and acute care; the designation of four Country General Hospitals Whyalla, Berri, Mount Gambier and Port Lincoln with their services strengthened and becoming training hospitals; increased services at another 11 hospitals in key regional areas; and a Centre for Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health to be... (Ceduna West Coast Sentinel)
Nasty bug spikes in U.S. hospitals Nov 12, 2008
Thirteen in every 1,000 patients were infected or colonized with Clostridium difficile, known as C. diff, according to surveys by nearly 650 U.S. acute care and other centers, the , or APIC, reported Tuesday. Thats between 6. (MSNBC -- Health)
PHH expansion on go Nov 12, 2008
The rezoning comes on the heels of a decision by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to approve Presbyterian's Certificate of Need (CON) application for 27 new acute care beds ... Presbyterian beat out Carolina Medical Center in a duel for the acute care beds ... The bed tower would house the 15 new, state-granted, acute care beds. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
LHIN allocates funds for wrap around services Nov 12, 2008
Our Board and staff fully understand the impact ALC is having on patients, physicians and hospital administrators who are struggling to find the balance between care for acute care patients and care for ALC patients. . (Bay Today)
'Superbugs' On The Rise In Canadian Hospitals, New Study Shows Nov 12, 2008
Both the 2003 outbreak of SARS in Ontario and the 2002-04 C. difficile crisis in Quebec spurred greater investments in acute care hospital infection control program resources and activities in those provinces ... "Taking into account the increasing rates of antibiotic-resistant organisms and threats of avian and pandemic influenza and SARS-like epidemics, considerable additional investment in infection control resources and programming is needed in Canadian acute care hospitals," the researchers... (Science Daily)
Northeast Health System CEO Resigns Nov 12, 2008
"Steve's skilled management has placed NHS on strong financial footing, has greatly improved health services through continued investments, and has established NHS as a leading community health care resource encompassing acute care, behavioral health and senior care," said David St. Laurent, chair of the NHS Board of Trustees ... The efforts to integrate behavioral health management of the seriously and persistently mentally ill patient with acute care also lead to continued research with Boston... (Danvers Herald, MA)
Blayney Hospital emergency dept reopens Nov 12, 2008
The Greater Western Area Health Service says 24 hour emergency services have now resumed and all acute care beds are open. However, the health service's eastern cluster manager, Narelle Davis, says overnight services could only be temporary. (ABC Online)
Cardium Reports on Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Revised Business Strategies for Operating Units Nov 11, 2008
Corgentin is a DNA therapeutic based on the localized and sustained cardiac production of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) following a one-time intracoronary administration in an acute care setting immediately after percutaneous coronary intervention in heart attack patients. Data from the pre-clinical study is expected to be announced in early 2009 and is designed to support the clinical potential of Corgentin. (PR Newswire)
St. James names its new CEO (55) Nov 11, 2008
In his current position, Wright oversees a 69-bed acute care hospital, 20-bed behavioral health facility, 50-provider multi-specialty group and a regional dialysis network. Prior to that, Wright served as CEO of Providence Health System's Southern Oregon Service Area, a regional referral center and medical group located in Medford, Ore. (Montana Standard, MT)
SSM names finance VP Nov 11, 2008
The system owns, manages and is affiliated with 20 acute care hospitals and two nursing homes in Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin and Oklahoma. Reader Comments. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Healthcare Commission to investigate Birmingham Children's Hospital Nov 11, 2008
Healthcare Commission to investigate Birmingham Children's Hospital. Remember Me Username. (Health Service Journal)
From the heart Nov 10, 2008
During her nursing career, Dr. Downie specialized in acute care and critical care nursing ... CIVIC/EXTRACURRICULAR: Downtown Augusta Rotary Club, Wesley United Methodist Church, National Restaurant Association, Women in Food Service, MCG Alumni Nursing Association, Acute Care Nurse Practitioners Association, Critical Care Nurses Association and The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau Honor International. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Intel Launches Health Gadget to Monitor Illnesses Nov 10, 2008
According to Cherry, the U.S. healthcare market is plagued by "intermittent acute care," where patients are treated, and then "fall into a black hole, a disconnected space, until they have a reason to go into the healthcare system again.". Pilot studies within the U.S. are planned with Aetna, Erickson Retirement Communities, Providence Medical Group in Oregon, and the SCAN Health Plan. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Deported from U.S. in a coma, returned to U.S. to be saved Nov 10, 2008
"We're trying to make sure that the acute-care hospital is available for individuals who need acute care. We can't keep someone forever.". By contrast, El Centro Regional Medical Center in California said that it never sent an immigrant over the border. (International Herald Tribune)
Five who shaped Milwaukee Nov 10, 2008
In his 22 years as leader of Aurora, the system grew to 12 acute care hospitals, one psychiatric hospital, 100 clinics, 130 community pharmacies, sites in 90 Wisconsin communities and more than 26,000 employees. Howe retired in late 2006. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Govt confident of positive hospital feedback Nov 9, 2008
The Department's executive director of acute care, Peter Beirne, says a final report is due before Christmas. He says the hospital has received good feedback, in particular its burns unit, renal services and palliative care. (ABC Online)
Chief Executive Officer Leaving Integrated Healthcare Holdings, Inc. Nov 8, 2008
Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- After playing a pivotal role in helping turn around the fortunes of four Orange County, California acute care hospitals, Bruce Mogel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Integrated Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (IHHI), is leaving the company to pursue opportunities outside of IHHI. He will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the company until his resignation becomes effective on December 31, 2008 ... IHHI, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates... (PR Newswire)
Wesley Chapel hospital advances Nov 8, 2008
The joint venture, , plans to build a $121 million, 80-bed acute care hospital named. It would be on the east side of County Road 581 about a half-mile north of State Road 56 in Pasco County, a release said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Nurse fulfilled by work with veterans Nov 8, 2008
Pizzi comes from a background in acute care she was running an operating room before the age of 30 and the outpatient care at Hanscom offers a complete care experience she has found tremendously rewarding. In acute care, people are in such a state, they hardly even know you re there, she said ... Here, I see people at home who I would have seen in an acute care spectrum, and you become a part of their life and death experiences. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
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opening an acute care hospital with a. full emergency room in the near future. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
Taking the pulse of a sick system Nov 7, 2008
Peter Garling, SC, the head of the special commission of inquiry into acute care services in NSW public hospitals, faced an enormous task. Three months of taking evidence and more than 900 submissions on public hospital failure behind him, Garling is expected to report this month on how best to arrest the slide. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Parkway Hospital loses state operating license Nov 7, 2008
While it can t offer acute care, it continues to offer hyperbaric and diagnostic radiology services, and its sleep center is still open ... The hospital wanted the state to allow it to continue to operate for one more year, so it could transition from an acute care facility to a health care clinic, offering services such as short-term rehabilitation and an ambulatory surgical center. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
CMMC renamed Lansdale Hospital; Obstetrics to be phased out Nov 6, 2008
The purchase of CMMC by Abington Memorial from Universal Health Services Inc. went through as planned Oct. 31 and on Wednesday AMH officials were meeting with staff at the newly-acquired 125-bed acute care Lansdale facility to set the future in motion. With about one birth per day at Lansdale Hospital - fewer than 400 per year - its maternity program "is not considered viable since it cannot support the many other services that a full-scale obstetrical program requires," Gary Candia, who was... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Trauma system 'Dashboard' went live Monday Nov 6, 2008
A necessary element for a trauma system in Arkansas is a database, or "dashboard", that provides up-to-date status information to the 83 participating acute care hospitals in Arkansas. This information is necessary for rapid transfer of patients to the most appropriate care facility. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
New HIV-reduction initiative takes to the fields Nov 6, 2008
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Hospitals: one goes up one goes down Nov 4, 2008
Presbyterian is awaiting a decision from the state on the hospital's application for 27 new acute care beds ... Phase one would include building a second and third floor atop a one-story surgery wing, which would serve, says Robson, as a "bed tower." The bed tower has been designed to house 15 new acute care beds, which would bring PHH's total bed count to 65 and expand the hospital's surgery and intensive care units, as well as its Obstetrics and Gynecology services ... PHH is vying with other... (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Rhode Island Hospital simulation center examines benefits and applications of medical simulation Nov 4, 2008
The articles describe how simulation centers, along with new portable simulation technology, offer unique training opportunities for dynamic, complex and unanticipated medical situations in acute care fields ... In the first article, "Educational and Research Implications of Portable Human Patient Simulation in Acute Care Medicine," the researchers describe the adaptation of simulation techniques and manikin technologies for portable function ... These new programs can relieve some limitations... (EurekAlert!)
People do care Nov 3, 2008
I served as deputy commis sioner of health from 1987 to 1990 and watched our DRG system lead to the commitment that no New Jerseyan should be denied acute care based upon his or her ability to pay, followed by Dr. Rick Goldstein's and Dr. Molly Coye's implementation of what became today's Charity Care program. Although we no longer use DRGs for all payers in New Jersey, without Dr. Finley's foresight, the universal access reforms we are considering today would be well beyond our reach. (NJ.com -- Times)
Your Career as a Medical Transcript... Nov 1, 2008
Recent graduates of medical transcription programs or those who have less than 2 years experience in acute care medical transcription may become a RMT after passing the certification exam. The CMT certification is earned after passing a certification examination and 2 years experience in acute care transcription including surgical transcription and the use of different report types. (Suite101.com)
TSO3 Posts Sustained Revenue Momentum and Reduced Expenses in the Third Quarter Oct 31, 2008
East coast-based MAGNET, serves 11,000 health care providers including 750 acute care hospitals by offering access to a contract portfolio of high-quality capital equipment and services. As a vendor partner, TSO3 will supply MAGNET's members with its low temperature ozone sterilization system for hospital environments. (Canada Newswire)
RehabCare profit up 3% Oct 30, 2008
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Colvin joins top ranks at New Day Pharmacy Oct 29, 2008
Colvin has worked in the health care industry for 25 years, overseeing the materials management and purchasing process, and developing informational databases for acute care hospitals, home care businesses and ambulatory surgery centers. She will coordinate the start-up pharmacy's customer implementation, purchasing, marketing, licensure and software system. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Kerley named EMS Educator of the Year Oct 28, 2008
There are 70 licensed ambulance services and 25 acute care hospitals in the Region IV area. For more information, visit www. (Burlington Union, MA)
Cross Cuntry Q&A: Bo Brawner Oct 28, 2008
BB: I will hopefully be graduated from physical therapy school, either working directly with athletics or in in-patient hospital acute care for physical therapy, and hopefully somewhere out west. Q: What keeps you going when you run. (Samfordsports.com)
Sr. Margaret Nelson to be honored for contributions to others lives Oct 28, 2008
She began a walk-in program for acute care and coordinated an adolescent outreach program, which began with 300 participants and now serves more than 1,200 young people. Her many patients over the years fondly recall her sage advice, trusting her as not only a healthcare professional, but as a caring confidante. (Somerville Journal, MA)
New unit unveiled Oct 28, 2008
This facility supports the acute care provided at Manning Hospital and contributes in allowing the area to attract and retain high quality health practitioners. . (Wingham Chronicle)
Arrowhead Hospital celebrates 20th Oct 25, 2008
Arrowhead Hospital has been the recipient of such prestigious recognitions as Solucients (a health care and business publication) Top 100 Hospitals, an award that recognizes hospitals that have achieved excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance, efficiency and growth in patient volumes; and Best Acute Care Hospital Award by Total Benchmark Solution, an award based upon quality measure data provided by U.S. health care organizations to the Centers for Medicare... (Peoria Times, AZ)
Tenet completes sale of California hospitals to Prime Healthcare Oct 24, 2008
said it has completed the sale of two acute care hospitals in California to for $41 million ... It also sold the Encino campus of Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center, a 151-bed acute care hospital in the Los Angeles area, to Prime Healthcare for an undisclosed sum. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Arrowhead Hospital celebrates 20 years Oct 24, 2008
Arrowhead Hospital has been the recipient of such prestigious recognitions as Solucient's (a health care and business publication) Top 100 Hospitals, an award that recognizes hospitals that have achieved excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance, efficiency and growth in patient volumes; and Best Acute Care Hospital Award by Total Benchmark Solution, an award based upon quality measure data provided by U.S. health care organizations to the Centers for Medicare and... (Glendale Star, AZ)
New to the Neighborhood Oct 24, 2008
When acute care is needed, a patient can be admitted to one of Hospice s six locations in Palm Beach County. Categories. (The Palm Beach Post)
Ivivi Technologies Signs Non-Binding Term Sheet With Recovercare, LLC for Wound Care Distribution Oct 24, 2008
MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 24, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ivivi Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqCM: - ), a leader in non-invasive, electrotherapy systems, today announced that it has signed a non-binding term sheet with RecoverCare, LLC, a nationwide leader in the chronic wound care field, for the exclusive right to distribute, sell and rent the Company's targeted pulsed electromagnetic field (tPEMF(tm)) products into long term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) and VA long term care facilities and other... (Primezone Releases)
Hoana Medical to Present New Burn Technology at Western Regional Burn Conference Oct 23, 2008
In recent months, the LifeBed has found another home in acute care hospitals -- the burn unit ... The LifeBed system has already been used on more than 15,000 individual acute care hospital patients around the U.S. and has resulted in hundreds of "interventions" -- providing a hospital patient a "new lease on life," that might otherwise have been lost ... About Hoana Medical, Inc. Launched in 2002, Hoana Medical, Inc. is the world's leading healthcare company focused on "Intelligent Medical... (PR Newswire)
Children's Hospital's big move requires big planning Oct 23, 2008
In three-minute intervals, 90 or so children in acute care will be put on gurneys and directed to one of two elevator banks for the ride to the ground floor. Another 60 more seriously ill patients will have more equipment and will need more time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More of this story Oct 22, 2008
For the first eleven months of the current fiscal year, the hospital has had 1,057 acute care admissions, up slightly from the 1,048 last year. The hospital has had 3,775 inpatient dates this fiscal year as compared to 3,336 for the same period last year. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Doctors break a golden rule Oct 22, 2008
The survey report said junior doctors not only had to balance training and education commitments but also experienced the emotional strain from working in acute care. A leading health analyst, Stephen Leeder, said self-medication was "always problematic" but said he could recall prescribing himself valium to help him through difficult times. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Two San Ramon Valley residents battling for 15th Assembly seat Oct 22, 2008
Buchanan supports universal health care, a focus on prevention rather than acute care and administering health care through an independent state fund rather than the General Fund. Buchanan strongly supports levee repairs to ensure that the Delta doesn't have a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Regional Roundup Oct 22, 2008
Such exercises are being held at all seven acute care hospitals in the county. Coordinators said patients and visitors will not be affected and should not be alarmed at the sight of extra police presence between 2 and 6 p.m.. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Mason District Hospital honors 55-year career of Dr. Gibbs during Oct. 24 event Oct 21, 2008
Mason District Hospital plans to celebrate his legacy by naming the hospital s surgical suite in Dr. Gibbs honor during a special Friday, Oct. 24 ceremony in the lobby of the new acute care wing ... Thanks to donors like the Gibbs , the hospital celebrated the grand opening of a new acute care addition this past summer. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Olean, Bradford hospitals in partnership Oct 21, 2008
with 119 acute care beds, an adjacent 95-bed nursing home and a new $15 million outpatient services facility with centers for cardiology, oncology, surgical services and behavioral health. Olean General, founded in 1898, is a 186-bed community hospital in Olean. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Birth control has long-term effect on hormone exposure Oct 21, 2008
The system comprises 1,154 acute care, rehabilitation and long-term care beds and has been ranked as one of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News Report since 1993. Wake Forest Baptist is ranked 32nd in the nation by America's Top Doctors for the number of its doctors considered best by their peers. (EurekAlert!)
Office space planned where long-term care project killed Oct 20, 2008
A site along San Antonio s Medical Drive where an Austin-based developer had sought to build a long-term acute care facility is now planned as a future $12. 2 million medical office building. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Workforce crisis goes deeper than residents' hours Oct 19, 2008
The hours worked by surgical residents and faculty surgeons are emblematic of larger problems in acute care. In the 30 years since the publication of the novel "The House of God," written by Bergman under the name Samuel Shem, patients have gotten older, sicker, and more numerous. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Continue reading Oct 18, 2008
Services include skilled nursing, acute care, surgery, radiology and lab as well as a rural health clinic. City Manager Don Pauley said this is a beneficial arrangement for the hospital and the community. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Triumph Healthcare to buy Indiana facility Oct 18, 2008
Our Lady of Peace is a 32-bed, long-term acute care facility located on the fourth floor of Saint Joseph s South Bend Campus. It has been in operation for eight years. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Madison Medical Center Board of Trustees Meeting Oct 17, 2008
MMC staff present: Rodney Gross, Administrator; Lisa Twidwell, CFO; Jennifer Penuel, COO/Human Resources Director; Cindy Dulaney, Acute Care DON; Carol Hyatt, Physician Office Manager; Marty Lynch, Home Health Director; Joe Barnhouse, Purchasing Director; Maureen Medley, Administrative Assistant. Also attending were Susy Thomas-Helms, who will replace Marty Lynch as Home Health Director on October 16, and Kathy Tripp, who is the new Data Processing Manager. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Big Island hospital hires IT services company Oct 15, 2008
North Hawaii Community Hospital is a full-service, 40-bed acute care hospital centrally located in Waimea. Phoenix is a national information technology and business process services provider offering an integrated set of professional and technical services to healthcare organizations. (Honolulu Advertiser)
'Art From the Heart' invites public to exhibit Oct 15, 2008
Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific is the only acute care medical rehabilitation organization serving both Hawaii and the Pacific. In your voice. (Honolulu Advertiser)
St. Peter's Hospital of Albany Improves Core Measures Processes Oct 14, 2008
Led by St. Peter's Hospital, a 442-bed acute care facility, the SPHCS system also includes: St. Peter's Hospital Foundation; St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center (SPARC), a 40-bed addiction services center; Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, a 160-bed residential care facility; St. Peter's Nursing ilitation Center, a 160-bed skilled nursing facility; Mercy Cares for Kids, a child day care center; The Community Hospice, serving patients in residential facilities, hospitals and at home in six... (PR Newswire)
Patient rural transfers to continue Oct 14, 2008
The transfer strategy was introduced to free up acute care beds in Bundaberg, in south-east Queensland, by moving non-acute patients to hospitals in the north and south Burnett. Wide Bay Health Service district manager Pattie Hudson says it has only had one complaint about the process and it will continue. (ABC Online)
ISU's virtual reality training Oct 11, 2008
"Her mother-in-law just moved in by her husband's choice and she has taken over the kitchen and the family." After graduating this spring, Mallett, a former Mrs. Idaho who resides in Idaho Falls, hopes to stay in Eastern Idaho where she plans to work in acute care. She said "The Neighborhood" is providing her with useful experience. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Community celebrates future hospital Oct 11, 2008
The hospital, which will be located on a 12-acre site near the intersection of Long Prairie Road and Windsor Drive, is expected to provide 97 acute care beds, an emergency department and a wide range of medical services, including services for women and children. The hospital is expected to provide between 500 and 600 jobs by its third year of operation. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
HealthSouth Announces Date of 2008 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call Oct 8, 2008
Operating in 26 states across the country and in Puerto Rico, HealthSouth serves more than 250,000 patients annually through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation satellites, and home health agencies. HealthSouth strives to be the nation's preeminent provider of inpatient rehabilitation services and can be found on the Web at. (PR Newswire)
Teens May Be Missing Out on Needed Vaccines Oct 8, 2008
Teens who had regular preventive care were more likely to be up-to-date on their vaccinations, but Lee said that doctors also missed opportunities to get adolescents current on their immunizations during acute care visits as well. "I think doctors are more attuned to vaccinations at adolescent preventive visits, but adolescents don't seek preventive care yearly. They tend to go when they're sick. We could target adolescents for vaccination during acute care visits -- get them while you have... (MEDLINEplus)
Rockwall Hospitals names new COO Oct 7, 2008
Gideon s career also brought him to s acute care hospital in , where he served as chief financial officer, and in the same role later at the for-profit Paracelsus Healthcare Corp.. I have been impressed with the entrepreneurial spirit of Rockwall since I first started following its progress over a year ago, Gideon said. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
