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Why Your Company Should Be More Response-ible

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By Anna Meacham

If your company has a website, chances are that someone has visited it on a mobile or handheld device. And if they visited a site that isn’t mobile-friendly, chances are that their visit was detrimental to your brand and company image.

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Answering Common Questions About the Purpose of Infusion Pumps

By now, you may be aware that there are two ways to regulate the amount and rate of fluids given through an IV: manually and using an electric pump. If your medical facility takes advantage of the efficiency and convenience of infusion pumps for patient treatment, it's essential to understand the specific purpose of infusion pumps so you can make the best decisions for your facility and patient needs.

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Why Do Hospitals Lease Medical Equipment?

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By Ibby Smith Stofer and Robb Stevens

This question has been asked of me many, many times and the answer is not a simple one. The circumstances and considerations that the hospital, IDN, or other care provider face when determining which option is best can vary greatly when determining if they should lease or purchase.

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Your Hands Are Gross!

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By Ibby Smith Stofer

As I continue to research the serious issue of hospital acquired infections I came across some very interesting facts. Whether you work in a hospital, visit one, go to the store, go to school, a restaurant, or even just open a door, you may find both interesting and scary. A company that offers touchless entry systems wrote the article. You can read more at www.WavetoOpen.com

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Ultrasound and Its Surprising Uses

When you read the word, “ultrasound,” most minds will jump straight to one thing: Babies. Everyone has seen dozens of TV shows and movies showing that moment where the expecting mother sees her baby on the monitor for the first time. Countless more have experienced that joy in real life. Ultrasound technology is one of the more versatile and useful technologies in the medical profession. Apart from just prenatal imaging, ultrasound is often used in muscle healing and in treating soft tissue damage. Ultrasound technology has advanced far enough in recent years that it has been used as a diagnostic tool in regular family clinics and is expected to replace stethoscopes in the coming years for standard checkup use.

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Ask And You Shall Receive

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By Ibby Smith Stofer

There is an old saying that I am sure you know well, ask and you shall receive. I am not talking of divine guidance or prayer, but rather how to ask for help from other people. Asking for help is something we all need but all too often do not seek, or seek in the wrong way. But what if you ask the wrong person, or ask the wrong question, or even worse don’t know how to ask?

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