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To this weeks issue of The HCB Newsletter, San Antonio Healthcare & Bioscience Magazines' feeder publication. In this week's news new guidelines for infection control are released; Genzyme is recognized as a top employer; the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center welcome two new VP's; and KCI, Inc. prepares to release third quarter earnings. These are just some of the latest news and updates available this week through The HCB Newsletter. For more industry news and archived stories, log onto www.hcbmagazine.com for the full stories and more or click on the stories attached.
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| Infection Control Guidelines Issued |
 Hoping to improve infection control in hospitals, the nation's top epidemiological societies joined with the American Hospital Association and the Joint Commission, which accredits hospitals, to issue a compendium of guidelines for preventing six lethal conditions.
The unified backing of the hospital association and the accrediting agency should give the recommendations some teeth. The Joint Commission's vice president, Dr. Robert A. Wise, said his agency would spend the next year studying which guidelines it would add to its accrediting standards in 2010. Full Story. |
| Genzyme Recognized by Scientists as a Top Employer |
 Voted an Innovative and Socially Responsible Company with Loyal Employees
Genzyme Corporation (Nasdaq: GENZ), October 9, 2008, announced today that scientists have again named the company a top employer in a survey ranking the reputations of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. This year Genzyme moved up in the ranking to third on the global list of nearly 500 companies, the highest ranking it has ever earned. Out of companies headquartered in New England Genzyme topped the list. This is the sixth year that Genzyme has placed among the top 10 of all biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. Full Story. |
| STBTC Announces Medical Affairs VP and Donor Recruitment VP |
 SAN ANTONIO (October 9, 2008) - President/CEO and Medical Director of the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center Dr. Norman D. Kalmin announced today that Dr. Rachel Beddard will fill the newly created position of vice president for medical affairs and Shari Miller is being promoted to vice president for donor recruitment.
"Dr. Beddard and Ms. Miller have a proven track record of success here at the Center," Kalmin said. "They have implemented unique and successful programs that have attracted donors and enhanced our quality. They are established leaders among our staff. We know they will both excel in their new roles and augment the development of the Center." Full Story. |
| Kinetic Concepts, Inc. Announces Date of its Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call |
SAN ANTONIO(BUSINESS WIRE)October 8, 2008-Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (NYSE:KCI), today announced that it will report its third quarter 2008 financial results on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at 6:30 a.m. EDT.
The Company's senior management team will also host an investor conference call to discuss third quarter results and current business trends on Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Full Story. |
| Texas Hospital Association Launches Wristband Standardization Initiative |
 AUSTIN (Oct. 8, 2008) - Many hospitals use color-coded wristbands to alert caregivers about certain patient conditions. Red might denote a serious allergy, while blue could mean that the patient has requested a "do not resuscitate" order. But a tool meant to keep patients safe could have unintended consequences if caregivers are not clear about the meanings behind the colors. Full Story. |
| AMA Releases New Book On Preventive Health And Wellness |
 First comprehensive AMA book to help people of all ages reduce their health risks
AMA, Chicago, IL, October 7, 2008 - Everyone hopes for a long, healthy life, and preventive medicine can hold the key to living for many years. Today the American Medical Association (AMA) released a new book, the American Medical Association Complete Guide to Prevention and Wellness that provides guidance on achieving optimal health at every stage of life. Filled with the latest medical information on illness, prevention, and self-care, this 500-page book is the first AMA publication to offer comprehensive preventive health information and tools for staying healthy throughout life. Full Story. |
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