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Vol XXIX, Dec `06

E-Report Archive - Volume XXIX, December 2006

Fall Research Conference Focuses on Patient Safety

Vol XXIX, Dec 06 The 2006 AMDA Foundation Research Network Fall Conference brought together novice and veteran researchers, summarized recently completed studies and addressed ongoing and future ones, offered tools for conducting successful studies, and provided numerous networking opportunities.
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Anticipation Builds for Second Annual Art Auction

Vol XXIX, Dec 06

Attendees at the Foundation's first Art of Caring- Works of heART auction at AMDA's 2006 Annual Symposium raved about the event and have showcased their acquisitions in their offices and homes. Now at the 2007 meeting in Hollywood, FL, everyone will have the opportunity to find out what last year's buzz was all about. From paintings and ceramic pieces by nursing home and assisted living facility residents to photographs and other works by AMDA members and professional artists, attendees at the 2007 auction will be able to bid on a wide variety of treasures.

Gurwitz: The Truth about Med Errors, ADEs

Vol XXIX, Dec 06 After offering several scenarios involving medication errors and issues at the Fall Research Network Conference, renowned geriatrics researcher Jerry Gurwitz, MD, AGSF, noted, "These are real cases. When I show them to students, they wonder how health care providers could be so stupid. But these things could happen even to those of us who think about these issues constantly."
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Request for QI Therapeutic Proposals Extended

Vol XXIX, Dec 06 The 2007 AMDA Foundation/Pfizer Quality Improvement Awards program has extended its deadline for therapeutic proposals to January 12, 2007.
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