AFPPA conferences are 'Made in the USA'
AFPPA News
You don't need a passport to enjoy AFPPA conferences. You'll always find them at family-friendly resort locations in small resort settings, at locations that are easy to reach and often close to where you live. At the 2011 Fall Conference, you can relax and unwind as you stroll the historic streets of Monterey, Calif., visit Fisherman's Wharf, take a beach walk at Carmel, experience the excitement of Pebble Beach golf or tour area wineries. Bring the family along and treat your kids to an educational adventure at the award-winning Monterey Bay Aquarium. Learn more about things to do in Monterey.More

The Preceptor's Handbook for Supervising Physician Assistants
AFPPA News
Randy D. Danielsen, Ph.D, PA-C, DFAAPA, has co-authored a new book entitled The Preceptor's Handbook for Supervising Physician Assistants. This book is dedicated to educating doctors on how to supervise PAs effectively, and is the first of its kind. Danielsen is also scheduled to speak at AFPPA's 2011 Fall Conference in Monterey, Calif. Click here to learn more and to order.More

Speak at AFPPA conferences
AFPPA News
AFPPA's CME Committee is seeking qualified speakers on a variety of topics for upcoming conferences. Speakers who are selected will be provided generous honorarium, expense reimbursement and complimentary conference registration. Click to learn more.More

Earn $2,500 from AFPPA
AFPPA News
AFPPA can help you turn an inconvenience into cash. Pharmaceutical companies are always looking for new places to showplace their products and services, and they need to know about AFPPA's conferences. If you spend valuable time during your day dealing with interruptions from drug reps, just tell us how to contact them and if we secure five or more exhibitors that you have referred for any one AFPPA conference, you will be entered to win up to $2,500. Click for details.More

The nation's newest hospital is open to patients
PRWeb
The new Virtua Voorhees is one of the nation's most innovative hospitals, designed with a focus on quality, safety, digital technology and an outstanding patient experience. Dubbed "the hospital of the future," it encompasses 680,000 square feet and provides 368 beds in private patient rooms. Ten years of planning, including 34 months of construction, culminated in a hospital that consists of 5,400 tons of steel, 19,700 yards of concrete and 18 million feet of cable on 40 acres of land. More

Infection preventionists help reduce hospital acquired infections
Advance
Today's battle with HAIs has become more difficult to fight. MRSA, VRSA, VISA are ganging up on us. We need reinforcements. A new title in infection control has emerged in response to the increase in HAIs. This role has taken the infection control department to a higher level. The infection preventionist is an expert in educating the patient and hospital staff on safety measures related to reducing hospital acquired infections. More

Tracking changes: Real-time locating system applications continue to grow
Health Facilities Management
Used by a small but growing number of facilities, RTLS technology is gaining acceptance as hospitals seek to locate equipment and wandering patients, troubleshoot operational bottlenecks, monitor critical temperatures and track surgical supplies. More

Program reduces infections, saves lives and money
HealthCanal.com
A quality improvement program that saves lives by dramatically reducing potentially lethal bloodstream infections in hospital intensive-care units across the state of Michigan also saves those hospitals an average of $1.1 million a year, new Johns Hopkins research suggests. As policymakers frantically search for ways to cut health care costs, the findings also give weight to those who have long suggested that reducing preventable harm isn’t just good for patient safety, but also the bottom line, the researchers say. In the Michigan program, there was a tenfold return on investment.More