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American Medical Response, Inc. (AMR) is part of the Global Medical Response (GMR) family of companies – committed to their mission of providing care to the world at a moment’s notice with a focus on:
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The Elizabeth Hospice has been a trusted community resource for hospice, palliative care, and grief support services in San Diego County and Southwest Riverside County for more than 45 years.
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Sometimes a major success can fly under the radar. That’s why it’s important to recognize the 40th anniversary of the San Diego County Trauma System. On Aug. 1, 1984, the first trauma patient arrived at a trauma center. Since then, the system has resulted in reduced mortality and morbidity rates from traumatic injuries while becoming an example for trauma care systems around the world. The numbers tell the story:
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A major deadline looms for hospitals and our partners. On Sept. 1, hospitals are required to submit their Ambulance Patient Offload Time (APOT) reduction protocol under Assembly Bill (AB) 40. The standard is 30 minutes, 90% of the time for general, acute care hospitals with emergency departments (EDs).
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In a July 10 letter, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that the U.S. is experiencing interruptions in the supply of BD BACTEC blood culture media bottles because of recent supplier issues. The disruption is expected to impact patient diagnosis, follow-up patient management, and antimicrobial stewardship efforts. The FDA recommends laboratories and health care providers consider conservation strategies to prioritize the use of blood culture media bottles, preserving the supply for patients at highest risk.
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The National Institute for Medical Respite Care, a special program of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, is hosting an inaugural event Sept. 12-13 in Sacramento. The symposium will showcase promising practices, program models, and examples of leadership. Register with discount code CHCF30 by July 31 to receive 30% off.
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This post has been archived and contains information that may be out of date.The Hospital Quality Institute (HQI) is hosting a complimentary, HQI members-only virtual forum, Using Simulation-Based Training to Prevent Workplace Violence, on July 25 at noon (PT). The forum is an opportunity to advance workplace violence prevention and connect with peers committed to […]