Multicenter Clinical Evaluation of the Automated Aries Assay.

Molecular methods offer superior sensitivity and specificity and reduce testing turnaround time from days to hours for detection of and In this study, we evaluated the performance of the automated PCR-based Aries Assay, which detects both and directly from nasopharyngeal swab specimens. The limits of detection (LoDs) were 1,800 CFU·ml for and 213 CFU·ml for The assay detected 16/18 unique / strains. Of 71 potentially cross-reacting organisms, 5 generated false positives in 1/6 replicates; none of 6 additional spp.

Improving patient access and streamlining processes through enterprise intelligence systems.

This article demonstrates how enterprise intelligence systems can be used to improve operational efficiency in hospitals. Enterprise intelligence systems mine raw data from disparate systems and transform the data into actionable information, which when used appropriately, support streamlined processes, optimize resources, and positively affect staff efficiency and the quality of patient care. Case studies on the implementation of McKesson Performance Visibility and Capacity Planner enterprise intelligence solutions at the Southlake Regional Health Centre and Lions Gate and Richmond Hospitals are provided.