February 19, 2008 - VERSANT 440 Molecular System, an automated viral load testing system, by Siemens Healthcare, has been approved for marketing by the FDA for use with the VERSANT HCV RNA 3.0 assay for management of HCV-infected patients undergoing antiviral therapy, according to the company.

The VERSANT 440 Molecular System is designed to allow laboratories a quicker screening time.

February 19, 2008 – Masimo announced today that the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has included carbon monoxide screening by Pulse CO-Oximetry as part of a new national healthcare standard for firefighters potentially exposed to carbon monoxide poisoning.

February 19, 2008 - Rubbermaid Medical Solutions (RMS) will showcase its new, ultra-small mobile computing cart platform at the HIMSS 2008 conference in Orlando, FL.

With the launch of this new platform, RMS now says it has the capability to provide a full suite of mobile cart solutions, along with its existing medication carts, for all areas of the acute care health system.

The company says its Rubbermaid computing cart platform standard service includes next business day resolution, including an on-site technician when required.

February 19, 2008 - Seventy percent of Americans would be more likely to vote for a presidential candidate who supports the creation of a nationwide health information network (NHIN), according to 1,000 Americans recently surveyed by Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC).

February 19, 2008 - Drug information database provider First DataBank, today launched an awareness campaign to focus public and industry attention on the prevention of medication errors.

The campaign will be highlighted at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2008 Annual Conference and Exhibition Feb. 24-28, in Orlando, FL.

February 19, 2008 - Sonitor Technologies Inc. said it will launch its PC-Detector ultrasound-based real-time location system (RTLS), at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2008 conference Feb. 24-28 in Orlando.

The Sonitor ultrasound tag signal detection can be performed by most computers in the hospitals using a hospital’s existing computer hardware and LAN connectivity.

February 19, 2008 - A new study released today found pending congressional legislation seeking the mandatory disclosure of prices for certain medical technologies might result in increased prices and no tangible benefits to patients.

February 19, 2008 - Carestream Health Inc. signed multiple contracts with European healthcare establishments for its Kodak Carestream RIS/PACS platforms and Carestream Business Diagnostics, a consulting service that is designed to improve the efficiency and performance of radiology processes.

The following are among those that have placed orders for Carestream Health’s information management systems and services:

February 19, 2008 - Imaging Dynamics Company (IDC) appointed of M. Thomas Boon as Chief Executive Officer, former Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing of Del Medical Systems Group.

February 19, 2008 - The Joint Commission issued a Sentinel Event Alert, encouraging hospitals and ambulatory care centers to focus on preventing accidents and injuries that can occur during MRI scans.

The alert stated the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received nearly 400 reports of MRI-related accidents over the past decade. Over 70 percent of accidents were burns, while 10 percent of injuries occurred when metal objects such as ink pens, cleaning equipment and oxygen canisters have become harmful when pulled into the magnetic field of the scanner.

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