By James Gallagher Health reporter, BBC News An “electronic tattoo” could herald a revolution in the way patients are monitored and provide a breakthrough in computer gaming, say US scientists. They used the device, which is thinner than a human hair, to monitor the heart and brain, according to a study in the journal Science. [...]

Ekahau Inc., the worldwide leader in high performance Wi-Fi-based Real Time Location Systems (RTLS), announced that it is introducing a Wi-Fi Hand Hygiene Monitoring solution that automatically monitors hand hygiene of employees in the healthcare facilities to prevent the spread of hospital acquired infections and other transmittable diseases. The hand hygiene solution combines Ekahau location-enabled [...]

Delayed discharges from Scottish hospitals are on the increase, according to new figures. Official statistics show there were 168 patients waiting six weeks or more to be discharged in January. This compares to 128 at the October census, and 83 in January 2010. Delayed discharges, or “bed-blocking”, occur in most cases when patients are unable [...]

Doctor banks aim to cut NHS Scotland costs A nursing bank has already saved millions of pounds in agency costs A system of doctor banks is to be introduced in Scotland in an effort to cut the amount spent on agency staff. Guidance has been sent to Scotland’s health boards detailing the steps they need [...]

Computers moove with the times at Ninewells Hospital Two COWs caused quite a “steer” when they appeared on a Ninewells Hospital ward on Tuesday. By Marjory Inglis Published in the Courier : 09.02.11 The computers on wheels (COWs) will allow medical staff to check laboratory results and X-rays at patients’ bedsides and add notes to medical records. [...]