Health network examined for possible antitrust violations By Robert Weisman and Liz Kowalczyk, Globe Staff | April 29, 2010The US Department of Justice has opened a civil investigation into possible… Read more »
Year: 2010
US investigates Partners’ contracts
Tufts Medical Center Signs Settlement Agreement with OSHA Pays $5,000 Fine for Numerous Violations in Tracking Injuries to Nurses
Agreement Responds to the Hospital’s Lack of Response to Nurse’s Concerns About Unsafe Working Conditions and the Reluctance of the Hospital to Address Workplace Safety Issues BOSTON — The management… Read more »
Registered Nurses’ Perceptions of Nurse Staffing Ratios and New Hospital Payment Regulations
Introduction While U.S. Policy discussions are dominated by reforming the health care delivery system, restoring the nation’s financial system, and revitalizing the economy, two regulatory initiatives weigh heavily on the… Read more »
Temple and nurses settle strike
Philadelphia Inquirer Posted on Wed, Apr. 28, 2010
Temple Unions Ratify New Contracts, Declare Victory after Strike
1045 – 30 Vote in Favor After 28 days on strike, the members of PASNAP, the union that represents 1500 nurses, professionals and technical employees at Temple University Hospital, voted… Read more »
For-profit Saint Vincent Hospital may offer peek at Caritas future
By Lisa Wangsness, Globe Staff | April 28, 2010 WORCESTER — In the Saint Vincent Hospital chapel, a candle in red glass glows on the altar, signifying the presence of… Read more »
This clinic dispenses an invitation to health
By Meghan E. Irons, Globe Staff | April 28, 2010 As his mother gently undressed him for another weigh-in at South End Community Health Center yesterday, 5-day-old Gianmarco let out… Read more »
For-profit Saint Vincent Hospital may offer peek at Caritas future
DORCESTER — In the Saint Vincent Hospital chapel, a candle in red glass glows on the altar, signifying the presence of the host in the tabernacle beside it. The bishop… Read more »
Potential for Dengue Infection Among Relief Workers Returning from Haiti
OSHA Expands Plan to Address Airborne Infectious Disease Hazards
A plan to explore the need for a safety and health standard on airborne infectious disease hazards has been expanded to include diseases transmitted via contact or droplet routes, the… Read more »