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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2006

 
Texas Hospitals
The Magazine of the Texas Hospital Association
 
 

Jan Feb 06 cover

Masthead
Jill Pendleton, Editor

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Patient Safety: High Priority for Texas Hospitals  image
Patient safety has garnered increasing attention in the last decade – and is a critical concern for Texas health care providers. Learn more about the state and national programs in which Texas hospitals are participating to ensure that their facilities are safe environments providing the highest quality of care.chickens wearing surgical masks

BE PREPARED!
Avian Flu Poses Global Threat

Recently, the Texas Department of State Health Services released its Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan as a guidance for local health departments. The Texas Hospital Association has provided comments on the plan concerning the role that hospitals are expected to play.


Under the Gun Members Only
Modernizing State Tax Structure May Bring Changes for Hospitals
The Texas Legislature faces a Texas Supreme Court-imposed June 1 tax reform deadline – and former Texas Comptroller John Sharp has been tasked with leading the reform commission.

Another Banner Year for HOSPAC!
HOSPAC members raised the bar on contributions and set a new record in 2005.


 

Front Cover Design by:
Barbara Battista

  IN THIS ISSUE

Speak Out
Meetings & Education
Newsmakers
Advertising Index

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