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- 6/27/2011
Sticking to the basics: duct tape can help control infection spread
A simple roll of duct tape has proven to be an inexpensive solution to the costly and time-consuming problem of communicating with hospital patients who are isolated with dangerous infections. - 6/27/2011
Coming soon: real-time HAI rates and costs
Providing healthcare facilities with real-time data on rates and costs of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) is the aim of a joint feasibility program launched by 3M Infection Prevention and RL Solutions. - 6/27/2011
Sex Quest: new Facebook game introduced by SOGC
Game designed to help Canadians learn about healthy sexuality, contraception and sexually transmitted infections. - 6/26/2011
Low-tech solution to broaden access to medication history in B.C.
Manual system rolling out that will allow other healthcare providers to call the pharmacy to request the BPMH. - 6/26/2011
Jail nurses tended injuries of rioters
- 6/26/2011
OMA ‘blindsided’ by crackdown on fishy OHIP billing
TORONTO | The Ontario Medical Association is reeling from the provincial government’s decision to ramp up investigations into suspicious Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) billings—a decision that is sitting well with other health-care workers and groups. - 6/26/2011
Canada’s largest physician survey warns of chronic illness impact on the health care system
New data released June 27 from the 2010 National Physician Survey (NPS) shows that Canada’s doctors are finding it increasingly challenging to meet the changing health care needs of the ever growing number of Canadians living with chronic and complex medical conditions. - 6/26/2011
B.C. bans inducements on PharmaCare prescriptions
Pharmacies in B.C. may no longer use loyalty programs to encourage prescription orders. - 6/26/2011
London Drugs ransacked during Vancouver riot
A sad day for the city, says company’s president and CEO.