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This special report on CT Radiation Dose Safety synthesizes the results and benefits of the Partnership for Patient Care’s (PPC) regional one-year collaborative on CT radiation safety. This topic was chosen based on its broad application among hospitals; regional advisory group input; synergy with national patient safety initiatives; and the evidence base related to radiation safety. There were 17 facilities that actively participated in this regional initiative. To see the report, click here.

HCIF is pleased to announce the fourth in a series of educational webinars to be held on Tuesday, February 19th, 2013, featuring Mary Kraemer, MD, of Temple University Hospital, and Stanley Savinese, DO, from the VNA Hospice of Philadelphia, who will discuss pain and symptom management issues in palliative care.

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At the December 3, 2012 Delaware Valley Healthcare Council's Annual Meeting, the projects that placed first, second and third were revealed in a video that includes short interviews with each project's team leaders or designated spokesperson(s).