White to take over Chandler hospital Nov 20, 2009
For the past several years she has been the hospital s COO, responsible for overseeing hospital operations including nursing, quality management, physician relations, ancillary services, support services and clinical education. She has the clinical expertise to determine what is in the best interest of the patient, and to work with hospital staff to provide that in an effective and efficient way, said Linda Hunt, CHW s Arizona president, and president of St. Joseph s. Patty also provides a great... (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Fines for burning on winter Spare the Air days Nov 10, 2009
Using the same rationale that prompts it to address ozone pollution on hot and still summer days, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is expecting to issue 15 to 20 winter Spare the Air alerts between now and Feb. 28 ... The Bay Area Air Quality Management District expects to issue between 15 and 20 Winter Spare the Air alerts this season. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Health Central praised by AHA Nov 5, 2009
Kathryn Deel, Health Central s director of quality management health information services, was featured by the (AHA) for her role in the hospital s quality initiative to reduce hospital-acquired urinary track infections. In the Sept. 28 edition of AHA News Now, Tom Priselac, AHA chairman, praised Health Central in his weekly column for its best practices initiative as a role model for other facilities. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
USC study finds big air pollution impacts on local communities Nov 5, 2009
The study, an international collaboration between USC, the Center for Research in Environmental Epidemiology (CREAL) in Spain and the University of Basel in Switzerland, was supported by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, the Hastings Foundation, the Center for Research in Environmental Epidemiology (Switzerland) and the Fundacion Insitut Municipal d'Investigacio Medica (Barcelona).... (EurekAlert!)
City mulls storm water management Oct 28, 2009
The City will utilize the fee to provide a comprehensive quality management plan which is strategic, proactive and customer-service driven. Lawton said the program will be beneficial to residents, business owners and the environment. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
Oakland gets a taste for gourmet Oct 19, 2009
Funded largely by a $1 million grant from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the proposed shuttle would run along Broadway from Jack London Square to Grand Avenue, skirting Chinatown, Old Town, Civic Center and Lake Merritt. Project manager Zach Seal hopes to have the shuttle running early next spring, with weekday service available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every 10 to 15 minutes. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Warren Resources Announces Third Quarter 2009 Production and Provides Operations and Guidance Update Oct 14, 2009
As earlier reported, the South Coast Air Quality Management District ("AQMD") is continuing its review of and response to public comments concerning its issuance of a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act for our gas management, handling and disposition project to be implemented in the WTU. Additionally, on October 11, 2009, the Governor of California signed Bill No. SB 827, with an effective date of January 1, 2010, which generally,... (Primezone Releases)
Emergo Group Agreed to Debut Ingen's Products Globally Oct 2, 2009
Emergo is currently assisting Ingen with the development and implementation of an ISO 13485 quality management system which is a requirement for China, Japan, Canada and Europe. In addition to Europe (CE Marking), Emergo is compiling Ingen's Technical File and have been contracted to be the company's European Authorized Representative. (Primezone Releases)
California plans to levy greenhouse gas fees Sep 21, 2009
Last year the Bay Area Air Quality Management District voted to charge about 2,500 businesses for emitting greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide ... com: Search a database of the Bay Area's largest carbon dioxide emitters and recent fees paid to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Closing the gap on medication errors Sep 21, 2009
In this paper we wished to conduct a systematic review of the literature, in order to map out the medication system with its associated errors and failures in quality, to assess the strength of the evidence and to use approaches from quality management to identify ways in which the system could be made safer ... Quality management approaches have allowed us to develop a coherent change and research agenda in order to tackle these, so far, fairly intractable problems. (BioMed Central)
What kind of small business do you want to start? Sep 21, 2009
If the product is outsourced, entrepreneurs have to worry about cost controls and quality management. Posted. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bonso Electronics International, Inc. Receives Nasdaq Delisting Notice Sep 19, 2009
Company services include product design and prototyping, production tooling, procurement of components, total quality management, and just-in-time delivery. Bonso also independently designs and develops electronic products for private label markets. (Primezone Releases)
Tribe prevails in air quality fight with Mich. Sep 12, 2009
Sam Atwood with the Air Quality Management District says people with heart or lung conditions, including asthma, should consider leaving the area. All in this together. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Combat the H1N1 Virus With a Proven 'Green' Solution Sep 5, 2009
Put our "best of breed', cutting edge, state of the art solutions to work in the battle against N1H1 and other indoor air and surface pollutants that endanger the health of children, chronically ill, and the elderly. Contact Green Atom by calling: 1-407-971-6020 ### The Green Atom Erik Penfield 407-971-6020 Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/U3F1YS1TaW5nLUZhbHUtUGlnZy1Ib3JyLUNvdXAtWmVybw== Related Searches: Buzz up! More... Most Viewed - Business Reuters AP AP Most Blogged - Business... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Wildfire causes serious pollution around Los Angeles Sep 5, 2009
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), the region's pollution-monitoring agency, urged area residents on Friday to take steps to protect themselves from the potentially cancer-causing smoke and fine particles generated by the wildfire. In a statement, the AQMD urged everyone "to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary outdoor activities in any area directly impacted by smoke. This includes areas where residents can see or smell smoke.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Sept. 5 Football Game To Be Played As Scheduled Sep 4, 2009
"Based on the current and projected information regarding conditions at the Rose Bowl provided to us by the AQMD (Air Quality Management District) and Pasadena city officials, including fire and health personnel, and after consultation with our medical staff, we are confirming that the game will be played as scheduled," said UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero. "We will continue to monitor the situation in conjunction with city officials in Pasadena and the AQMD.". (Uclabruins.com)
Brush clearing beforefire fell short Sep 3, 2009
Figures from the California's South Coast Air Quality Management District suggested even less was protectively burned. The agency said it granted seven permits sought by the Forest Service to conduct prescribed burns on 2,748 acres in the forest this year. (MSNBC -- Race)
How Cities Mimic Life: Megacities Breathe, Consume Energy, Excrete Wastes And Pollute Aug 31, 2009
Some megacities in less developed regions have recently mounted air quality management campaigns that have resulted in lower levels of pollution; they include Mexico City, Mexico; Beijing, China; Sao Paulo, Brazil; and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Even the cleanest megacities like Tokyo/Osaka in Japan and New York City and Los Angeles in the United States all in the developed world still have serious problems, Kolb said. (Science Daily)
Maristone Senior Living names new COO Aug 29, 2009
Knuutila has more than 20 years experience in health care management and joins the company after serving as director of quality management and risk management for Kindred Hospital Nashville. She will be responsible for budgeting, risk management and overseeing the daily operations of Maristone. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Hot, Dry Weather Hampers Efforts to Quell Calif. Wildfires Aug 28, 2009
"Sometimes when we have these fires that will last for several days, the smoke can kind of build and get sloshed back and forth, so to speak," said Sam Atwood, spokesman for the South Coast Air Quality Management District. "With each successive day, the extent of the smoke will get bigger and bigger.". (Fox News)
Ellensburg hospital sets emergency medical codes Aug 18, 2009
Physicians and other medical staff often work in more than one hospital and a variation in emergency code calls makes it difficult for them to respond appropriately to emergencies, said Sharon Johnson, director of quality management at KVCH, in the release ... KVCH hospital employees have been trained in the new codes and the quality management staff has also developed reference tools to help staff remember the new codes. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Tewksbury Hospital receives recognition Aug 18, 2009
The entire Quality Management Team at Tewksbury Hospital works hard day in and day out to improve patient quality, said Director of Quality Management Betsy Schwechheimer, whose mission it is to provide a systematic, interdisciplinary organization-wide approach to improving organizational performance and patient safety at Tewksbury Hospital. We are all thrilled that our efforts have been recognized in such a positive manner. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
APHL Chosen by PEPFAR to Develop Global Health Laboratory Systems Aug 13, 2009
Currently the association provides support for strategic planning, laboratory systems development, training and mentoring, laboratory management and quality management. Additionally it supports the design implementation of laboratory information management systems in multiple countries. (PR Newswire)
Since You Asked: What's that stench? Aug 4, 2009
Karla Sanders, air quality compliance supervisor with the Feather River Air Quality Management District, said her agency hasn't received a complaint about odor from YSDI for quite awhile. When one is received, it is forwarded to the Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency, which is part of the Yuba County's environmental health division. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Oakland's dirty air can lead to heart disease Aug 1, 2009
It is about time that the Port of Oakland, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Resources Board do something to reverse the decades of pollution the residents of West Oakland have had to endure ("Program to clean up trucks, air quality," July 28) ... Oakland's dirty air can lead to heart disease Articles It is about time that the Port of Oakland, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the U.S. Environmental Protection... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Roger Carrick: California should be pumped about its oil Jul 29, 2009
These products' nontoxicity was demonstrated by several companies' successful completion of the rigorous testing required by the South Coast Air Quality Management District to obtain that agency's coveted "Clean Air Solvent" designation. The economic effectiveness of these products was demonstrated in separate tests in multiple Bakersfield-area oil fields, where these stimulant products increased existing oil well production by 20 percent or more. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Leading health organizations launch new accreditation process for laboratories across Africa Jul 27, 2009
"Supporting governments' efforts to strengthen national health care systems, including laboratory quality management, is essential to ensuring sustainability of country-driven HIV/AIDS interventions," said Ambassador Eric Goosby, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator ... "Following these meetings, WHO-AFRO, in collaboration with its partners, has initiated the first phase of laboratory accreditation but also has started the implementation of comprehensive Quality Management Systems and laboratory... (EurekAlert!)
In brief: Billabong coming | Sheldon Good moving | Inland American sues Jul 25, 2009
In a statement, Mr. Cuticelli, CEO of New York-based Racebrook Capital Advisors LLC, a buyer of distressed real estate and non-performing commercial loans, said: "I am looking forward to working with the staff of Sheldon Good o build on past successes and create a bright future by introducing the institutional quality management practices the company deserves." Related story. Inland American sues execs of developer. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Newsom on the stump: facts - or exaggeration? Jul 23, 2009
" Measuring San Francisco's greenhouse gas emissions is tricky. The federal Environmental Protection Agency doesn't yet have a standardized method for reporting emissions, "so it is largely a self-reported figure," said Catherine Milbourn, an EPA spokeswoman. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District couldn't verify Newsom's figure either, said district spokesman Aaron Richardson. So far, San Francisco has "the only solar program that offers cash incentives on top of what California's Public... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Chart: Getting real about Newsom's claims Jul 23, 2009
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District couldn't verify the city's rollback to 1990 emissions levels, either. A study by the Natural Resources Defense Council ranked the city No. 1 in recycling and No. 5 in green building standards. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
BD/PEPFAR Lab-Strengthening Initiative Marks Progress in Fight Against HIV/AIDS and TB in Sub-Saharan Africa Jul 20, 2009
Under a lab management training program in Uganda, a total of 94 healthcare workers have participated in a series of training sessions where they received instruction on a broad range of topics relating to quality management in laboratory settings ... Additionally, to help improve the quality of lab diagnostics, BD worked closely with the Mozambique Ministry of Health and CDC-Mozambique to deliver training in quality management and in the assessment of laboratory capabilities. (PR Newswire)
100,000 patients die due to medical errors in the US each year Jul 8, 2009
The National Co-coordinator explained that the key objective of the conference, therefore, was to assist healthcare professionals and workers to build quality management skills and capabilities to improve patient safety and speed patient recovery process. Understandably, this conference alone will not achieve this noble objective. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Recent headlines from Palo Alto Online Jul 5, 2009
For the third day in a row, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is declaring today a Spare the Air day ... Residents who trade in old, higher-polluting cars get $1,000 beginning July 1, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced Thursday. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
REMINDER: Lake Day event tonight at Emerson Park Jul 2, 2009
Michael Nozzolio is scheduled to speak at the event, as is Dr. John Halfman of the Finger Lakes Institute, Bruce Natale of the county Water Quality Management Agency and SUNY Professor Peter Black. Last year s Owasco Lake Day drew about 500 people. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Capitol stalemate serves GOP agenda Jun 25, 2009
FOCUS is a regional development and conservation strategy led by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission with support from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and the Bay Conservation and Development Commission. This collaborative FOCUS program is a partnership to secure and provide incentives and assistance for the planning and development of PDAs nominated by 60 Bay Area local jurisdictions. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Cepheid Receives Health Canada License for Xpert(R) HemosIL(R) FII & FV Test Jun 3, 2009
IL's GEM(R) product offerings, part of the critical care line, include the GEM Premier(TM) 4000 analyzer with Intelligent Quality Management (iQM(R)), the new GEM Premier 3500 analyzer with iQM and the GEM PCL Plus, a portable coagulation analyzer. IL is based in Bedford, Massachusetts. (Canada Newswire)
Medication quality in Peru and region strengthened with official laboratory's accreditation May 22, 2009
USP, through its Drug Quality and Information (DQI) Program, provided technical assistance to CNCC in a number of different capacities, including conducting an assessment of the CNCC laboratory's quality management system against ISO/IEC standards; providing ongoing monitoring of CNCC's progress toward accreditation; and hosting a CNCC intern at its U.S. headquarters to observe first hand how USP's quality management system complies with ISO standards. The USP DQI Program has supported quality... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Environmental agency wins stimulus grant May 19, 2009
The allocation will be awarded nationally to the states for Water Quality Management Planning grants. These grant funds can be used to improve water quality in America s lakes, rivers and streams. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Bay to Breakers runners warned about heat May 17, 2009
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District declared today a Spare the Air day. There will be no free transit, but the district encourages drivers to carpool or minimize unnecessary trips and errands. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Recession boosts enrollment at Georgia's technical colleges May 16, 2009
Graduates can work as quality management specialists for the government, laboratories or manufacturing facilities. I ve had some people question why I m going to school instead of getting some little hourly jobs, Johnson said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Leaving SA high and dry? May 4, 2009
Drinking water quality management is the responsibility of municipalities and the Department of Water Affairs has an oversight and regulatory role on the quality of the tap water. Poor management of informal settlements with inadequate sewage systems and little provision for the removal of waste has led to large quantities of waste being washed into rivers, from where it travels to overburdened water purification plants. (iAfrica.com)
Report: Most Americans in areas with unhealthy air Apr 30, 2009
We specialize in air quality management solutions for a clean and better environment. Our staff offers a diverse cross-section of technical expertise and years of experience. (Yahoo News)
Council applauds police foundation organizer Apr 28, 2009
The council's adoption of the Chetek Lakes Water Quality Management Plan will allow the Chetek Lakes Protection Association to move forward with plans to study water quality in the chain. Street closings. (Chetek Alert, WI)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Apr 14, 2009
The legislative Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee yesterday commenced the first discussion on the pending indoor air quality management bill. However, no conclusions were reached and the committee decided to host follow-up meetings soon. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Alaska Clean Harbors Guidebook and ... Apr 12, 2009
Water Quality Management Measures. Habitat Assessment Management Measures. (Suite101.com)
Obama's New GM Apr 7, 2009
But I did serve for a time on the board of the South Coast Air Quality Management District, which regulated emissions throughout southern California, so I am prepared for the mandated-though-impossible-to-achieve mileage and emission standards of the near future. In short, the perfect resume for the new, government-managed GM. What worries me most is that the nominees the president comes up with might actually know a lot less about the car business, or the government business, which is what the... (Townhall.com)
Sales tax increase was cowardly act Apr 3, 2009
But because concerns were raised by some in the community, additional health studies were performed by the city Health Department, Bay Area Air Quality Management District and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These studies all concluded that construction at the shipyard does not pose a health risk to the community. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
NetDimensions Achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification Through the Novel Application of Its Enterprise Knowledge Platform Apr 1, 2009
HONG KONG, March 31 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- BSI Management Systems has awarded NetDimensions (London Stock Exchange, AIM: NETD), a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems, certification for a Quality Management System (QMS) that complies with the requirements of the ISO 9001:2000 standard. Certificate No. FS 542888 covers the distribution, installation and maintenance of. (PR Newswire)
iFoundry Systems - Nestronics Manufacturing Collaboration Mar 28, 2009
Joseph Tan, Managing Director of Nestronics added "Nestronics has been involved in the manufacturing of medical product since 1992. Our Quality Management Systems are certified to ISO13485 (Medical) requirements. With our production facilities in Singapore, Malaysia and India, we are well positioned to service this emerging market. In combination with iFoundry's design capabilities, we are uniquely poised to provide turnkey solutions for our customers". About iFoundry Systems Singapore iFoundry... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
FDA Experts to Speak at RAPS Horizons Conference Mar 20, 2009
Kimberly Trautman, medical device quality expert, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, FDA, Avoid a Warning Letter: Practical Solutions for Compliance Around Supplier Quality Management, 10:30 am-12:00 pm. Steven Oh, microbiologist, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, FDA, Regulatory Approaches to Combination Products Involving Medical Devices and Tissues/Cells or Blood Products, 1:30-3:00 pm. (PR Newswire)
LG Electronics Standardizes on McCabe for Software Quality Mar 16, 2009
McCabe Software, Inc. has announced that LG Electronics (LGE), a global leader in consumer electronics, home appliances, and mobile technology, has standardized on McCabe IQ as their software quality management solution. Cranston, RI (PRWEB) March 16, 2009 -- McCabe Software, Inc. has announced that LG Electronics (LGE), a global leader in consumer electronics, home appliances, and mobile technology, has standardized on McCabe IQ as their software quality management solution ... The decision to... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Winter Spare the Air days end Mar 5, 2009
Between Nov. 1 and Feb. 28, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District declared 11 "Spare the Air" days, which was fewer than the 20-day average ... The Bay Area Air Quality Management District includes Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma counties. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Deadly infections declining Feb 26, 2009
Ho by Andrew Mariman Registered nurse Laurie Gurske, Sky Lakes Medical Centers quality management supervisor for infection control and employee health, discusses a decrease in documented cases of MRSA in the Basin ... Laurie Gurske, quality management supervisor for infection control at Sky Lakes Medical Center, said the decrease is consistent with the trend of cultures tested at Sky Lakes ... It s going to be a very spontaneous skin eruption, said Laurie Gurske, quality management supervisor... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
