November 1, 2018

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Identifying SSIs using electronic health record data

In this study, researchers developed an algorithm model that accurately identified surgical site infections (SSIs) using independent variables from electronic health record data and outcomes from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP). Researchers fit…

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ECRI Institute announces new white paper on top value analysis challenges

ECRI Institute on October 30 announced a new white paper–Value Analysis: Addressing Top Challenges by Using the PICOTS Framework–which presents findings from national seminars on the top five challenges value analysis professionals face daily. The challenges are: Antiquated…

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HHS opens Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on October 29 opened the Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) at its headquarters in Washington DC. HC3 will play a vital role in early detection of cybersecurity attacks and…

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Director, Perioperative Services
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn, AL

Operating Room Nurse/ Registered Nurse -Surgery
UW Medicine / Valley Medical Center
Seattle, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) Staff to the Operating Room
Providence
Anchorage, AK