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July 24, 2009 

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A Look at the Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems 

A Look at the Most Wired Hospitals and Health SystemsBy Susan Kreimer, MS, contributor 

While keeping tabs on budgets, some hospital information technology experts are recognizing that wired solutions can help increase revenue or reduce the bottom line. For their efforts, a few received a prestigious honor - a spot on this year's 100 Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems list.

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High-Tech Nursing: Top New Gadgets & Trends

 

High-Tech Nursing: Top New Gadgets & TrendsThe technology age has much to offer for consumers and professionals alike, especially in the realm of health care.  Among a slew of new inventions, the editors at NurseZone have chosen a few of the more interesting and innovative high-tech devices and trends that are saving time, improving quality and have the potential to change the face of nursing and patient care.

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Spotlight on Nursing
Retail Medical Clinics are a Growing Health Care Phenomenon

By Glenna Murdock, RN, contributor

Retail Medical Clinics are a Growing Health Care PhenomenonBig-box chains like Wal-Mart and Target aren't just for shopping these days.  If you stop in for a gallon of milk or a set of new tires, you might want to have your cholesterol checked or have your daughter's sports physical done at the same time. Both of these well-known retail chains, along with grocery and pharmacy chains across the country are adding retail health clinics to the array of products and services they offer.

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Self-directed Work Team Succeeds for York Surgical Care Unit

By Debra Wood, RN, contributor

Self-directed Work Team Succeeds for York Surgical Care UnitBusiness and industry discovered self-directed work teams years ago and have successfully employed them in a number of work environments.  So has the surgical transitional care unit at York Hospital in York, Pa., which has found that nurses have a knack for managing themselves.

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Devices & Technology
Voice-activated IV Documentation Saves Time, Reduces Errors

Suzi Birz, principal, HiQ Analytics, LLC

Voice-activated IV Documentation Saves Time, Reduces ErrorsImagine being able to complete your documentation while you're inserting an IV line, just with the sound of your voice.

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Special Feature
Tele-nursing Streamlines Handling of 911 Emergency Calls 

Tele-nursing Streamlines Handling of 911 Emergency CallsBy Debra Wood, RN, contributor

Managing the escalating cost of health care has inspired creative thinking from the nation's health care providers, be they hospitals, physicians' offices, long-term care facilities or emergency services.  Everyone is looking at how to help patients in the most cost-efficient way.

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