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Omaha Methodist Hospital to unveil $26.7 million ER space following renovations

Doubled number of rooms and added 10,500 square feet

New 3D ultrasound scanner reduces risk of recurrence in liver cancer treated with ablation

Produces 3D imaging in real-time

Will photon-counting CT replace conventional CT?

Experts weigh new capabilities against hamstrung provider finances

Philips cutting 6,000 jobs worldwide as part of company reorganization

New layoffs contribute to a 13% workforce reduction

GE HealthCare enters 15-year equipment contract with Windsor Regional Hospital in Ontario

Arrangement includes the not-yet-open Windsor/Essex acute care facility

Radon Medical Imaging acquires Premier Imaging Medical Systems

Expands Radon's geographic footprint in Southeastern U.S.

Recalled at-home devices top ECRI's annual hazards list

Manufacturers, providers do not proactively notify patients of recalls

AI software shortens cardiac MR scanning time by 31%

Full AI-assisted scans were performed with Vista.ai's One Click MR

Medtronic issues another battery recall for HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device

Faulty primary and backup batteries could shut down device completely

Children's Health, UT Southwestern mull construction of new Dallas pediatric facility

Would address rising demands for specialty services

Infection Control Corner

How perfect storms sometimes create perfect opportunities

March 12, 2021

Looking at the silver lining in COVID-19

Changing hospital work practices — alert for construction workers

August 19, 2020

Infection control practices in the COVID-19 era

Legionella exposure is real and can happen anywhere

May 29, 2019

Understanding the uptick in cases, and how to stay safe

Flu vaccines for staffers are part of patient safety

August 29, 2018

An often overlooked part of infection control

Rural hospital patient safety benefits and survival prescription

June 20, 2018

In the rural setting, hospital infections are fewer

HAIs shrink as trend for outpatient facilities grows

April 06, 2018

An unanticipated benefit of spreading out the patient population

Reducing infections in young patients

March 20, 2018

There are special considerations to make when ensuring sanitary care for children

Assessing the indirect costs of HAIs

November 08, 2017

Internal costs from $25,000 to $45,000 per incident are only the beginning

The unique challenges of keeping the MR environment clean

October 06, 2017

Eliminating bacteria in the magnetically charged MR suite

Gene-editing technology may cure deadly diseases

September 13, 2017

Assessing the game-changing potential of CRISPR

Training and empowerment are the keys to providing quality care

August 11, 2017

Understanding strategies for reducing the rate of HAIs

CMS considers making hospital inspection outcomes public

July 14, 2017

Agencies are not uncovering as many violations as government inspectors are finding

Infection Control Corner: Bacteria hits the floor

June 09, 2017

Floors are an under-appreciated source of pathogen dissemination

Five new products and innovations to reduce the danger of infections

May 19, 2017

The focus on HAIs is having a clear impact on the medical marketplace

Infection control corner: Reducing HACs is a win-win for patient care and profits

March 22, 2017

Good medicine is good for business

The HAI tipping point has been reached

February 08, 2017

Change is required immediately

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Over 100 Utah Auctions End Tomorrow 02/03 - Bid Now
Over 350 Total Lots Up For Auction at Three Locations - MD 02/08, TX 02/10, Ontario 02/14