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Nippon Oil, Nippon Mining to merge
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Another Goldman unit hit by decline
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Carlyle to cut 10% of staff as downturn bites
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Harvard endowment loses $8bn in four months
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Chinese group sues Vale Inco
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Adobe slashes revenue forecast
The US software group lowers its outlook for the November quarter to $912-$915m and announces job cuts, the latest indication of how the crisis has hit the technology sector
Fortress suspends Drawbridge redemptions
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Vodafone to appeal against India tax ruling
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EDF tries to scupper Buffett's energy bid
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New Star agrees £240m rescue with banks
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Iberia gives BA merger ultimatum
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Merckle at risk of losing empire
German billionaire who lost large sums by betting on falling share prices may have to hand over control of large parts of his industrial empire to his banks.


services to patients.

A software tool that shares the same characteristics as PEER, OR PEER (Personal Electronic Education Resource for the Operating Room) is a powerful software package especially designed for use in the operating room. OR PEER corroborates reliability and efficiency with the ease to use, the program enabling nurses, medical technicians, circulators, PA’s, anesthesiologists and surgeons to rapidly access an interactive resource available to consult. With the help of OR PEER, medical professionals can easily choose the most adequate procedures at the right time, significantly reducing the risk of malpractice, especially among medical teams who have little practical experience or lack the theoretical knowledge required to perform certain medical procedures on patients. OR PEER gives step-by-step instructions, including pictures, movies and text to setup the operating room for specific surgical procedures.

The two major benefits of utilizing PEER and OR PEER are that you dramatically reduce the amount of time spent training new staff, while also teaching them how to consult a detailed resource when they can’t receive direct advice from experienced medical professionals. In addition, OR PEER encourages your staff to take a proactive approach when it comes to solving both common and delicate problems which involve serious risks. However, OR PEER is not only appropriate for the inexperienced medical staff; the software can be used by the experienced staff as well, in which case medical professionals can refresh their memory for rare or emergency procedures and also stay in touch with newly developed medical procedures.

Other advantages of utilizing PEER and OR PEER are: increased patient safety (you can ensure that each patient is taken care of the right way – each PEER comprises specific patient safety instructions, including positioning and solutions to common problems); 5 minute case refresher (in less than 5 minutes, you have the possibility to consult a extensive resources with pictures, text and videos about specific procedures); PEER and OR PEER significantly reduce tension and anxiety among the medical staff (the programs allow medical practitioners to setup for procedures without feeling embarrassed or having to admit that they have forgotten certain procedures or procedure setups); improved staff relations and job satisfaction (helps nurses and techs rapidly learn what each surgeon needs and expects in order to perform certain procedures); increased value and reduced staff turnover (clearly defined roles and responsibilities help your staff feel more comfortable and confident in the OR); reduced inventory waste (thousands of dollars can be saved every day if you consult a PEER to find out what instruments are PULL/HOLD until needed); simplified nurse and technician education (PEER standardizes the education and orientation process for new employees and travelers).

PEER and OR PEER are extremely versatile and flexible software programs, which means that they are fully customizable to your hospital’s needs and requirements. In addition, as soon as you purchase PEER or OR PEER, you will receive complete guidance on the implementation of these tools in your healthcare providing institution.

The services you receive once you purchase either of the mentioned software tools include PEER training workshop (a PEER teaches the entire process and computer program to your employees to create their own PEER library); remote PEER development (the service includes remote database and PEER library management for technical assistance and future updates via the Internet); PEER installation and training (the service includes both installation consulting and hands-on training – upon completion of the training program, your staff will be able to successfully create a library of hundreds of PEER’s. Additional preferential services include PEER and OR PEER database administration, remote backup and changes to program.

For more information about PEER or even about OR PEER plaese review this web site www.orpeer.com

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