Alarm fatigue in hospitals may lead to patient injuries Article provided by Engel & Engel, P.A. Visit us at http://www.engelandengellaw.com/ Every day, each one of us is exposed to countless alarms and alerts. Whether from a cell phone, a computer or even an automobile, different types of tones, beeps and squeaks can overwhelm our senses and render us numb to the information they convey. Of course, this defeats the very purpose of these systems: they have been designed specifically to make noise in order to gain our attention. While the phenomenon of alert ...

Record-high medical costs fuel bankruptcy filings across the country Article provided by Michael E. Plummer & Associates Visit us at http://www.plummerbankruptcy.com Medical costs have skyrocketed in recent years. In fact, they are one of the three leading causes of bankruptcy filings in America today. Increased premium and medication costs, as well as a stagnant national minimum wage have left many people without coverage and in the precarious position of being only an injury or illness away from financial ruin. Surprisingly, though, even those with medical ...

Do not be a victim: Fraudulent claims can bring a business to its knees Article provided by Dunn Lambert, LLC Visit us at http://www.njbizlawyer.com Most Americans are familiar with fraud in one form or another. An individual selling a car alters the odometer to make it appear as if the vehicle has been driven fewer miles. A fake organization collects donations for a made-up cause and absconds to Tahiti with the money. The news also broadcasts frauds on a much larger scale, those involving thousands of people and millions of dollars. Enron has become a symbol ...

Supreme Court rules on use of of drug-detecting dogs around the home Article provided by Law Offices of David L. Owen, Jr., P.C. Visit us at http://www.lodopc.com If you are in your residence and, for whatever reason, are suspected of a drug crime, is it necessary for the police to get a warrant before bringing a drug-detecting dog to the area immediately surrounding your house to test for the presence of drugs? The United States Supreme Court recently decided this issue, which will affect the Fourth Amendment--rights against unreasonable search and seizure--rights ...

Hard-hit Texas cities see increase in credit scores Article provided by The Ford Law Firm, PLLC Visit us at http://www.forddebtlaw.com It is no secret that the American economy has experienced great hardship over the past few years. As people experienced foreclosure and unemployment, credit scores plummeted. But things have started to look up. Although the numbers may be improving as a whole, many Collin County residents may still be feeling the impact of slow economy. Credit scores on the rise According to Experian, a credit-reporting agency, there has been ...

ThyroidChange was created as a result of the success of the petition, "Endocrinologists: Patients With Thyroid Disease Demand Better Care," which was launched in May 2012 and hosted on the Change.org website. The achievement of 10,000 signatures in less than a year is a historic success for a petition of its kind, which advocates for guideline changes in the treatment of hypothyroidism. ThyroidChange points out that current treatment guidelines do not reflect current research and, contrary to their function, keep too many patients sick. The National Academy ...

iGrad has received the prestigious Excellence In Financial Literacy (EIFLE) Award from the Institute for Financial Literacy. Presented to the organization at the 2013 EIFLE Awards in Orlando, FL., the award distinguishes iGrad as the Education Program of the Year in Debt Management for its innovative Financial Literacy Program. "With the escalating student loan debt problems, financial literacy education has become more important than ever before," said iGrad CEO Rob LaBreche. "We take pride in knowing that our Financial Literacy Platform is helping college ...

Ford and Doonan's head office is based in Kardinya, Perth, as is their Commercial Division and Service Department but thanks to the rapidly expanding nature of their business, they now have further showrooms in West Perth, Canning Vale, Joondalup, Mandurah, Osborne Park, Bunbury - plus the latest addition to the chain - a new shop in Midland. Whilst specializing in ducted air conditioning, which incorporates both ducted refrigerated (reverse cycle) systems and split system air conditioners, Ford and Doonan are also partners with Evaporative World with whom they work ...

For generations, kids have looked forward to summer camps to experience things they might not find easily accessible in everyday life - sports, academics, leadership, or maybe just a chance to get to know a new group of friends. Colorado Academy Summer Camps takes this concept to a new level this summer with a diverse array of camps that might surprise you. Sure, Colorado Academy still offers the classic camps many remember fondly from their childhoods - archery, baseball, cooking; academic camps to keep a sharp mind over the long summer months - but there are many that ...

Many Miss USA 2013 contestants and former beauty pageants will walk the ramp in Indian fashion by Parna Ghose of Pure Elegance. The event will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Friday April 26, 2013 in the Grand Ballroom of the famous Ritz Carlton hotel in Washington DC. The event is organized by Exclusiva Eventi in support of Operation Smile, one of the most prominent charities for children in the world with a presence in over 60 countries. Amongst the models that will walk in Indian fashion from Pure Elegance will include Shannon McAnally - Miss VA USA, Kasey Staniszewski - ...

The Kim 'N' Good Company Show on the all-new Digital Crew Network wants your help in finding the mother of the year! The Kim 'N' Good Company Show is asking for viewers to send in their nominations for mother of the year. Host Kim Kelly recognizes the important job that mothers everywhere do everyday and wants to honor one particular mother this year during her Mother's Day Tribute. If you know a mother who goes above and beyond to provide for her family and you think she deserves to be recognized, send an e-mail outlining why you think your nominee deserves to win. ...

Better Nutrition Magazine has honored derma e natural skincare with a 2013 Best of Natural Beauty Award for its Soothing Oil-Free Moisturizer with Anti-Aging Pycnogenol . The Best of Natural Beauty Awards recognize the magazine's top beauty picks for healthy skin, gorgeous hair and more. 2013 serves as the sixth annual award year for Better Nutrition Magazine. The publication selects winners by testing and evaluating beauty products in seven categories - anti-aging, bath and shower, body, face, hair, smile and supplements. The awards were announced in Better Nutrition ...

SMGI has just announced the need to fill multiple positions across states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York for their event planning project with their client Verizon. This team is highly regarded as the leader in this avenue of marketing - representing 34% of Verizon's revenue in this channel. With this expansion, they are set to not only increase the gap between themselves and their competition, but raise the bar yet again in the industry. "While there is a shortage of very good income earning opportunities out there I am happy to say ...

Martha Meyer's path to working with seniors was an unexpected one. The San Clemente resident spent 23 years as a restaurant executive before owning a successful women's fashion boutique in Laguna Beach. In 2000, she and her husband moved to a community with a large elderly population. "I always loved helping the people in the neighborhood," she recalls. "I would help them with their gardening, pick up their groceries, take them to lunch and organize little get-togethers." When Meyer sold the boutique and was considering her next move, a friend told ...

The Premier Volleyball League of USA Volleyball (www.usapvl.com) and Rox Volleyball (www.roxvolleyball.com ) announce today the execution of a 3 year agreement, whereas Rox Volleyball, an industry leader in design and US made volleyball apparel, will be the official outfitter and licensed apparel provider for the professional teams in the Premier Volleyball League. The mission of the PVL is to create a successful and sustainable indoor professional volleyball league for elite-level post-collegiate male and female athletes in the United States. Rox Volleyball is appropriately ...

The Nancy Reagan Breast Center of Simi Valley Hospital has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). By awarding facilities the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the ACR recognizes breast imaging centers that have earned accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, and breast ultrasound (including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy). Peer-review evaluations, conducted in each breast imaging modality by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field, have ...

Telecommunications and cable operators worldwide are facing expanding market pressures and customer demands, making customer relationship management (CRM), field service and billing solutions more important than ever. TOA Technologies, the leader in field service management software and Amdocs, the leading provider of customer experience systems and services, have renewed their global partnership agreement with the goal of offering the most complete, integrated and proven solutions available. "We're proud to partner with global technology leader Amdocs, not only ...

Entrepreneurs and startup companies often have great ideas for new businesses. It's not as often that they have all of the expertise they need internally to get their concept off the ground. Companies can join programs like the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program (UCFBIP) to kick start sales, and often become clients to take advantage of a wealth of resources designed to give them a head start on the road to success. UCFBIP partners with respected organizations who have demonstrated the willingness and desire to provide resources and expertise ...

Each of these three organizations, through strong leadership, hard work, and adherence to their core principles, has effected real improvement in people's lives. The three charities that made it on Nu Image Ad Group's top list include Direct Relief International,Cancer Center of Santa Barbara and Visiting Nurses & Hospice Care. Direct Relief International, established in 1948, provides medical assistance to improve the quality of life for people affected by poverty, disaster, and civil unrest at home and around the world. Whenever possible, Direct Relief works with ...

K2M, Inc., the largest privately held spinal device company in the world focused on developing innovative solutions for the treatment of complex spinal pathologies and minimally invasive procedures, today announced another expansion of the company's U.S. biologics offering with the addition of a new product line to the VESUVIUS Osteobiologic Systems. VESUVIUS DBM Putty will join the rapidly growing portfolio already featuring VESUVIUS Demineralized Fibers and VESUVIUS Demineralized Sponge. Processed by LifeNet Health , a leading allograft bio-implant and regenerative ...

Cheer Channel Inc. (CCI), #1 online entertainment network for the spirit industry, announced that Amethyst Jeans has joined the list of major brands as a category sponsor for the second season of the hit web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader. Amethyst's trendy line of jeans, denim jackets, vests and skirts will be featured in the series, which debuted in February 2013. Amethyst Jeans is a leading manufacturer of juniors' denim for teens and young adults. Amethyst offers premium denim at an affordable price point, attracting customers in the 15 to 22 years ...

Two New York fashion houses, Sherel's Hats & Accessories and Design by Flora, have joined forces to create an upscale hat and wig boutique catering to women with discerning tastes. The ultra modern, 1,800-square-foot space, along with a styling salon and a private room for the ultimate VIP experience on the second floor, is located at South La Brea Avenue and 3rd Street and will be the West Coast flagship for both businesses with its official Grand Opening on May 6. Sherel's is a favorite stop of Katy Perry, Hilary Duff, Blake Lively, Betsey Johnson, Mischa ...

The "Doggone Worst Website" contest, sponsored by the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce (SPACC) and Brandography, a full-service digital marketing firm, has sent the final five contestants to a round of public voting to decide a winner. Each of the nominations received for the contest was sponsored by a SPACC member and featured a local business or individual with a website worthy of a digital makeover. Now down to the final five, submissions were primarily small businesses, organizations and individuals within the Twin Cities area. The final five contestants ...

has recently launched a dedicated Health Care Division. SelecTech is the creator of the top performing, 70 percent recycled content, 100 percent recyclable FreeStyle commercial flooring line, as well as the FreeStyle ESD flooring line, which is renowned as an interlocking conductive flooring powerhouse that is essential to health care organizations utilizing electronic data. FreeStyle and FreeStyle ESD have been customized and are now available in new styles and colors specific to heath care organizations. Evidence-Based Design Using the concept of evidence based ...

Financial adviser Randolph "Randy" Kricke is now affiliated with J.D. Mellberg Financial (JDM) of Tucson, Arizona, a top annuity sales organization. JDM specializes in structuring annuity income sources for people in and approaching retirement. Serving the Southwest Florida market from Spring Hill to Naples, Kricke is an independent financial adviser who specializes in conservative financial planning strategies and recommends suitable products from the whole of the financial services market. He is in the top 1 percent of professionals who are licensed to sell ...