Measurement-focused proposals due Sept. 5, 2011
Combines transit, straightedge, and laser alignment in a portable product
A 40-minute demonstration of the eight wastes found in health care environments
Agency continues to seek improvements to the device review process
Guidance clarifies the kinds of changes that trigger the need for a new submission
Web-based food-related emergency exercises help stakeholders gauge their response to potential disasters
Standardization should be the cornerstone for all continuous improvement efforts
Quality expert will discuss ways of improving hospital efficiency
Comprehensive directory makes it easier to find information on quality and cost of local health care
Nikon’s range of 3-D handheld scanners now integrated with Geomagic software
You are what you Tweet
Aron Ralston of 127 Hours will keynote at Prevention Above All Conference
Aug. 9–11, 2011, in Bethesda, MD
New program helps preventionists combine clinical and administrative data about infections
Strategy calls for coalitions of international regulators, increased data sharing
Health facility leaders and physicians must align their interests, communicate, and cooperate
Free on-demand video to achieve rapid improvement in care delivery and outcomes
Web-based tool shows whether a state has improved or worsened
Third annual study sifts out the quality contenders
Sept. 22–28, 2011, in Cambridge, MA