Environmental Scanning

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1. Environmental Scans

   Issue 33 - Transitioning Long-Term Ventilator-Dependent Patients Out of the Intensive Care Unit — An Environmental Scan

   February 14, 2012

   In This Issue

   • Context
   • Objectives
   • Findings
   • Conclusion
   • References

2. Issues in Emerging Health Technologies

   Odanacatib for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

   February 13, 2012

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3. Issues in Emerging Health Technologies

   Infrared Thermography for Population Screening and Diagnostic Testing for Breast Cancer

   February 8, 2012

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4. Issues in Emerging Health Technologies

   Clinical Decision Support Systems for Diagnostic Imaging

   February 2, 2012

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5. Environmental Scans

   Issue 32 - PET Scanning — Revised and Updated Report

   December 20, 2011

   In This Issue

   • Context
   • Objectives
   • Findings
   • Conclusion
   • References

6. Environmental Scans

   Issue 31 - Canadian Hospital Policies on Wireless Communication Device Use

   November 17, 2011

   In This Issue

   • Context
   • Objectives
   • Findings
   • Conclusion
   • References

7. Environmental Scans

   Issue 30 - Levetiracetam for the Treatment of Epilepsy

   October 4, 2011

   In This Issue

   • Context
   • Objectives
   • Findings
   • Conclusion
   • References

8. Environmental Scans

   Issue 29 - The Role of Regional Health Authority Bylaws in the Expanded Authority of Health Care Practitioners

   September 15, 2011

   In This Issue

   • Context
   • Objectives
   • Findings
   • Overview of Appointments and Privileges
   • Conclusion
   • References

9. Environmental Scans

   Issue 28 - Reprocessing of Single-Use Medical Devices: A 2011 Update

   September 14, 2011

   In This Issue

   • Context
   • Objectives
   • Findings
   • Conclusion
   • References

10. Environmental Scans

    Issue 27 - The Use of Virtual Wards to Reduce Hospital Readmissions in Canada

    September 9, 2011

    In This Issue

    • Context
    • Objectives
    • Findings
    • Conclusion
    • References

11. Environmental Scans

    Issue 26 - Newborn Screening for Disorders and Abnormalities in Canada

    August 29, 2011

    In This Issue

    • Context
    • Objectives
    • Findings
    • Conclusion
    • References

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12. Environmental Scans

    Issue 25 - Cochlear Implants in the Pediatric Population: A Scan of Canadian Provinces

    August 23, 2011

    In This Issue

    • Context
    • Objectives
    • Findings
    • Conclusion
    • References

13. Environmental Scans

    Issue 24 - Shared Services in Health Care

    August 22, 2011

    In This Issue

    • Context
    • Objectives
    • Findings
    • Conclusion
    • References
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14. Environmental Scans

    Issue 23 - Hospital-based Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committees: Evolving Responsibilities and Membership

    August 5, 2011

    In This Issue

    • Context
    • Objectives
    • Findings
    • Membership
    • Roles and Responsibilities
    • Economic Discussions 
    • Conclusion 
    • References

15. Environmental Scans

    Issue 22 - Positron Emission Tomography in Canada 2010

    June 30, 2011

    In This Issue

    • Context
    • Objectives
    • Findings
    • Publicly funded PET scanners and number of annual scans
    • Privately funded PET scanners
    • Publicly funded applications of PET scanners
    • Table 2
    • Conclusion
    • References

16. Environmental Scans

    Issue 21 - Pediatric Intravenous Administration of Drugs and Fluids

    June 17, 2011

    In This Issue

    • Context
    • Objectives
    • Findings
    • Conclusion
    • References

17. Environmental Scans

    Issue 20 - An Update on the Investigation of Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

    May 4, 2011

    In This Issue

    • Context

18. Environmental Scans

    Issue 19 - Funding of Laboratory Testing in Canada

    April 26, 2011

    In This Issue

    • Context and Policy Issues
    • Objectives
    • Findings
    • Conclusions
    • References

19. Environmental Scans

    Issue 18 - Drug Supply Disruptions

    April 21, 2011

    In This Issue

    • Context
    • Objectives
    • Findings
    • Drug Shortages in Canada
    • International Drug Shortages
    • Causes and Impact of Drug Shortages
    • Raw and Bulk Material Issues
    • Manufacturing Issues
    • Wholesale and Distribution Issues
    • Provincial Reimbursement Policies
    • Regulatory Issues
    • Impact of Drug Shortages
    • Strategies to Manage Drug Shortages
    • Conclusion
    • References

20. Environmental Scans

    Issue 17: Initiatives for Healthy Aging in Canada

    March 31, 2011

    In This Issue

    • Context and Policy Issues
    • Objectives
    • Findings
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
    • Saskatchewan
    • Manitoba
    • Ontario
    • Nova Scotia
    • New Brunswick
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Yukon
    • Conclusions
    • National Frameworks and Strategies for Healthy Aging
    • Provincial/Territorial Frameworks and Strategies for Healthy Aging
    • British Columbia
    • Alberta
    • Saskatchewan
    • Manitoba
    • Ontario
    • Quebec
    • Nova Scotia
    • New Brunswick
    • Prince Edward Island
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Northwest Territories
    • References