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This frequently updated news digest on the subject of Quality/Equality highlights key articles from major journals and news publications. The digest is a free service of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, by The Advisory Board Company. © 2009 The Advisory Board Company. All rights reserved. Sign up to receive the digest free via e-mail.
| Jan 5, 2009 |
Wavering Economy Spurs Boost in Nurse Retention Among Arizona Hospitals The slowing economy has resulted in improved nurse retention at some Arizona hospitals, creating a backlog of entry-level nurses, the Arizona Daily Star reports. |
| Jan 5, 2009 |
Pfizer to Study Efficacy of Electronic Drug Side Effect Reporting System Pharmaceutical manufacturer Pfizer Inc. has launched a study to evaluate whether electronic medical records (EMRs) can help alert the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to potential drug side effects, the Wall Street Journal reports. |
| Jan 5, 2009 |
California College Receives Funding to Expand Nursing Program Santa Maria, Calif.-based Allan Hancock College is using a $375,000 state grant to support an expansion of its nursing program, the Santa Maria Times reports. |
| Jan 2, 2009 |
New York Launches Web Site to Monitor Hospitalizations for Preventable Conditions The New York State Health Department has launched a Web-based tool designed to help New Yorkers identify whether there are high rates of hospitalizations for preventable conditions in their communities, the Associated Press reports. |