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Fresenius Kabi USA recalls infusion pump

A new software version is being distributed to replace the problematic version

Accuray opens European training hub in Switzerland

Will provide advanced simulation facilities with hands-on training tailored to various medical professionals

FDA issues report on medical device safety initiatives

Outlines strategic efforts and proposes new actions for the upcoming year

ACR cuts workforce 11% citing pandemic impact

45 employees were affected by the downsizing

Cardiologist who billed 28 hours of exams in a single day cops to fraud

New Jersey provider admits to almost $2 million in phony claims

Bayer and Hologic partner on contrast-enhanced mammo

Will combine Bayer's MEDRAD Stellant FLEX CT injector with Hologic mammo systems

GE HealthCare's imaging CEO stepping down

Jan Makela will be leaving after more than 17 years with the company

Connecticut patient to receive $14 million after table collapses during imaging exam

Incident took place in 2014 and legal battle began in 2016

Medical Properties Trust divests from five more hospitals for $1 billion

The majority sale of five Utah hospitals follows last week's $350 million sale of five facilities in California and New Jersey

Detection Technology unveils two thin-film transistor (TFT) detectors for mobile C-arms

X-Panel 2323z FDM and X-Panel 3030z FDM leverage IGZO (indium gallium zinc oxide) technologies

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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