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V Crane

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PubMed1999

A comparison of gel-based, nylon filter and microarray techniques to detect differential RNA expression in plants.

An initial application of plant genomics has been to monitor gene expression on a scale much larger than previously possible. Although multiplexed assays of RNA abundance have developed more quickly than those for protein and metabolite levels, some combination of these approaches will soon be providing our best views yet into plant molecular biology. Three techniques that have made contributions to the RNA transcript portion of this combination are reviewed. Currently, each can produce a profile of expression levels for a large but incomplete set of plant genes, at reproducibly high levels of accuracy and over a range of labor and financial expenses.

Blotting, Northern↗
PubMed1995

Handling controlled substances: upgrading the system.

To provide safe patient care and to meet legal standards, an automated medstation replaced the manual controlled substances system. Using the medstation streamlines documentation, captures patient charges and reduces floor stock's inventory carrying charges.

Drug and Narcotic Control↗
PubMed1995

Continuous quality improvement as an ideal in hospital practice.

Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is an important part of successfully managing change in health care. This article describes a CQI plan and process created to develop a comprehensive plan for a rapidly evolving organization. Four key components of the planning process are described: initial initiatives, customer service orientation, teamwork approach, and physician involvement. A case study is also included to illustrate how one CQI plan and process was implemented and evaluated.

Consumer Behavior↗
PubMed1993

Marketing an investigational drug service.

The customer survey was a useful tool for marketing the IDS. It provided guidelines for making decisions about the best use of limited human and material resources. Analyzing the results of the survey provided new priorities and directions for the IDS. These results were then used in conjunction with pharmacy financial and operational data to focus on areas of greatest importance to the customers and the pharmacy. Physicians should not be reluctant to pursue compassionate use treatments because of the administrative programs responsibilities that accompany such programs. Every patient should have the opportunity to benefit from alternative therapies that are investigational. For the quality of patient care to be maintained or even enhanced when studies are conducted, nurses must be well trained. The marketing survey fulfilled its purpose of identifying service gaps and allowing us to improve our services.

Clinical Nursing Research↗