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Biomedical Arms Race

A lot of biomeds seem to be afraid of a merger with IT and believe it will be a bad thing. At St Mary’s Hospital, Green Bay, Wis, we do not see it that way. I wish more biomeds would open up to the fact that it will happen whether they like it or not. […]

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The Joint Commission Home Care Program

The Joint Commission’s home care accreditation program accredits more than 4,000 organizations, including hospitals. The home care organizations provide home health services, personal care and support services, home infusion (intravenous or IV therapy) and other pharmacy services, durable medical equipment services, and hospice services. The majority of the medical equipment management requirements for home care […]

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Remembering Fitz

My heart raced. Sweat seeped into my starched collar. My hands trembled as I went from point to point, checking voltage, trying desperately to find an open. A quick glance at the clock to gauge my time. The instructors circled the room like sharks, scanning the room for cheating. Light glinted off the brass insignia […]

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