Many of the strategies in the brochure are based on work done by Dana Farber's staff, Massachusetts Coalition for the Prevention of Medical Errors, Massachusetts Hospital Association, and national patient safety experts. Joslin Diabetes Center's New Disease Management Program Boston - The Joslin Diabetes Center is using the Web in its new Disease Management Program for diabetes. The center also offers the Professional Education Online Services that enable health professionals to take an online course on important diabetes topics. The state's second highest grant is part of an initiative to increase CNAs' clinical skills, career opportunities, and earning potential. Somanetics Corp. The new monitoring system allows doctors to monitor a patient's brain oxygen levels while under general anesthesia.
Infrared light is transmitted to sensors placed on the sides of the forehead.
Physicians can anticipate possible insufficiency of brain oxygenation and take corrective action, improving patient outcome and reducing the cost of care. Worcester - The outpatient Spine Center at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital has expanded its services. The Expectant Mother Spine Program teaches proper posture and body mechanics, promotes safe cardiovascular fitness, and provides education on safe postpartum exercise. The grant will also help fund a new back entrance for the hospital. Six years ago, the foundation donated funds for the Simon C. Fireman Imaging Center for Women.