• August 2008 FEATURE ARTICLES •
POC/Decision Support
Automated Informed Consent: Case History
Protecting patients from wrong-site surgery and medication errors is priority number one for this
lone star cancer center.
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By Lourdes N. Thompson, RN, Ted Banaglorioso, RN, and Greg Putch
Clinical Information Systems
Transforming Healthcare
A top U.S. hospital implements CPOE and
improves patient safety while dramatically
reducing turn-around time.
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By Gregory Veltri
Supply Chain/Materials Management
Protecting the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Ensuring an unbroken supply of pharmaceuticals can save lives during times of disaster.
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By Synthia Laura Molina and Helen L. Figge
Customer Relationship Management
Web Welcome Mat: Case History
A Pediatric practice updates its Web site to maximize patient and provider communications.
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By Kathy A. Merritt, M.D. and Jill P. French, RN
Hardware
Servers and Network Technology
Check out the latest infrastructure solutions from top players in the industry.
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From the Editor
Lowered Expectations
By Michael McBride, Editor-in-Chief
The Healthcare CIO
John Halamka, M.D., MS
Thought Leaders
“If You Build It, Don’t Expect Them to Come”
By Robert E. Connely