Corporate Profile for Bridge Medical Inc., dated Nov. 29, 2002.Business Editors --(BUSINESS WIRE) The following Corporate Profile is available for inclusion in your files. News releases for this client are distributed by Business Wire and also become part of the leading databases and online services, including all of the leading Internet-based services.
Published Date: Nov. 29, 2002
Company Name: Bridge Medical Inc.
Address: 120 South Sierra Avenue
Solana Beach, Calif. 92075-1811
Main Telephone
Number: 858/350-0100
Internet Home
Page Address
(URL) http://www.bridgemedical.com
Chief Executive
Officer: John B. Grotting
Chief Financial
Officer: Terry Kinninger
Investor Relations
E-mail address: info@bridgemedical.com
Public Relations
Contact: Carol B. Somer
Business number: 858/314-5538
E-mail address: csomer@bridgemedical.com
Industry: Health information technology
Company Description: NOTE: On Nov. 5, 2002, AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. ) the largest pharmaceutical services company in the U.S. dedicated solely to the pharmaceutical supply channel, announced it had signed a definitive agreement to purchase Bridge Medical, Inc., the leading provider of barcode-enabled point-of-care (BPOC BPOC Bar Code Point of Care BPOC Bedside Point of Care BPOC Barcode-enabled Point of Care (technology/device) BPOC Bell Point of Contact BPOC Beef Promotion Operating Committee BPOC Before Proceeding on Course ) software designed to reduce medication errors medication error Malpractice An error in the type of medication administered or dosage. See Adverse effect, Error. and decrease costs in healthcare facilities, for approximately $27 million in common stock. Founded in 1996, Bridge Medical Inc., provides software and services to the healthcare industry. Now known for its pioneering use of barcode technology in healthcare, the southern California-based technologies company originally achieved national acclaim for "Beyond Blame." This groundbreaking documentary helped focus national attention on the critical problem of medication errors. Patient Safety Leader A leading provider of patient safety technology solutions, Bridge is led by a highly experienced senior management team and prestigious board of directors. Together with a veteran team of nurses, pharmacists This is a list of notable pharmacists.
n the field of information science concerned with the analysis and dissemination of medical data through the application of computers to various aspects of health care and medicine. qualifications -- they are using their wealth of healthcare, technology and management expertise to help America's hospitals achieve a record of patient safety. Error Prevention at the Point of Care The Bridge MedPoint(TM) patient safety software system uses barcode scanning, expert clinical knowledge bases, wireless networking See wireless network. and innovative integration capabilities to help nurses intercept potential medication errors, blood transfusion blood transfusion, transfer of blood from one person to another, or from one animal to another of the same species. Transfusions are performed to replace a substantial loss of blood and as supportive treatment in certain diseases and blood disorders. errors and other medical errors at the hospital bedside. First introduced in 1999, MedPoint is the first barcode-enabled point-of-care (BPOC) system to combine medication and blood product administration verification with laboratory specimen A laboratory specimen is a sample of a species which is preserved and made available to Zoology students in educational institutions. The purpose is to educate the student about the structure, general appearance, various organs, and details related to the specimen's body. identification. The patient safety product helps hospitals and health systems increase efficiency and eliminate medication errors related to medication and blood transfusion administration, and laboratory specimen tracking. Endorsed by several leading hospital associations, MedPoint was a finalist for the 2001 Microsoft Industry Solution Awards for Healthcare. Data Analysis for Better Outcomes The company's newest product line -- the Bridge InfoPoint(TM) software system -- is a decision support system with unique benefits for both clinicians and administrators. InfoPoint enables healthcare providers and payors to mine data collected via MedPoint and use the information gleaned to improve clinical and financial outcomes. Education for a Culture of Safety Bridge was educating healthcare professionals about medication errors, long before the 1999 Institute of Medicine report, "To Err is Human "To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System" is a groundbreaking report issued in 2000 by the U.S. Institute of Medicine which resulted in an increased awareness of U.S. medical errors. The push for patient safety that followed its release currently continues. ," through its award-winning documentary, "Beyond Blame." Hospitals around the country use the film to educate staff about medication errors and patient safety. Bridge is nationally known and respected for these and other educational efforts such as its popular Web site, www.mederrors.com. Bridge products are marketed via a direct U.S. salesforce and through strategic partnerships with leading IT and consulting companies Noun 1. consulting company - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting firm business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a . |
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