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- 8/23/2011
CSA facility first to be accredited to ANSI medical safety standard
ANSI Accreditation Services has recognized CSA’s Montreal facility as the first official certification body facility in the world to be accredited to the third edition of a key safety standard for electro-medical equipment. - 8/23/2011
Providers recognized for employee engagement
Three healthcare provider organizations are among the 2011 winners of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Awards. This annual award program recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation towards engaging their employees. - 8/23/2011
Canadians feel healthy, but challenged: Deloitte survey
More than half of Canadians (55%) rate their overall health as “excellent” or “very good” in 2011, and two-thirds report high levels of emotional well-being. At the same time, Canadians are experiencing increased challenges as they try to address wellness, healthy living and chronic disease. - 8/23/2011
New Spanish law requires doctors to prescribe generic drugs
Doctors now must give only active ingredients, dose and format. Pharmacies then provide cheapest available version of medication. - 8/23/2011
Robots to join the healthcare team?
Kazuhiko Terashima, head of Toyohashi University of Technology’s new Center for Symbiotic Human Robotics Research in Toyohashi, Japan, is proposing “smart robots” for hospitals. - 8/22/2011
Nursing groups react to the death of Jack Layton
Nursing groups across the country have voiced their respect and admiration for federal NDP leader Jack Layton, who passed away Monday from cancer mere months after leading his party to unparalleled heights in the May election. - 8/22/2011
NFL player doubles as registered nurse