I don't think that was it at all. I think it was probably a resource he uses so he is asking whether we have it. I don't think he would have cared what product it was but rather what it did. They actually took a look at some of our resources on our intranet site. I think we all should be looking on the positive side to this interaction not the negative aspects. I wrote to the list because I was so surprised that they actually came to the library at all, that they had good questions, and that they had interest in what I had to say. I am hoping this is a change that we are all going to see with them as we sure could use it. Linda Linda Spadaccini, RN, MLS Library Director Waterbury Hospital, Health Center Library [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] 203-573-6148 Fax 203-573-6706 -----Original Message----- From: Alisha Miles [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 12:07 PM To: Spadaccini, Linda Subject: RE: Clarification on Joint Commission Visit I wonder if that JC examiner was an editor for UpToDate and had financial ties to it? Brings up an interesting ethics question. Thank you, Alisha Miles, MLIS, AHIP Manager of Library Services Simon Schwob Medical Library Columbus Regional Healthcare System 710 Center Street PO Box 951 Columbus, GA 31902 Phone: (706) 571-1179 Fax: (706) 660-2674 [log in to unmask] LIBID: GAUMCC Please note: Search & Article Requests normally take 1-2 hour(s) for Urgent patient care and 3-4 days for other requests. Delivery time can increase if the library does not own the item. For faster delivery please provide an email address. Time frame for each request will be communicated and all times above refer to business days. NOTICE: WARNING CONCERNING COPYRIGHT RESTRICTIONS The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specific in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be used "for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of fair use, that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This library reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violations of copyright law. If you receive an article attached to this e-mail, please use a single copy and delete it immediately from your system. NOTICE: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S. Code) and is intended for personal research and study. The library staff members are information providers, not health professionals, and therefore cannot legally make diagnoses, offer medical advice, nor make recommendations. Nor can we guarantee that our information searches are complete or definitive. As the medical field is constantly changing with new developments occurring daily, this information should not be considered absolutely current or exhaustive. -----Original Message----- From: Medical Libraries Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Spadaccini, Linda Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 12:02 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Clarification on Joint Commission Visit The physician examiner asked about UpToDate when we were discussing the databases. Maybe it is something he personally uses and wondered if we had it too. I don't think it would matter if it was UpToDate or another product. He appeared to be interested in what we had for the physicians. Besides the databases, he was very interested in CME resources. The examiners were escorted to the library by our quality person who said they had asked to come to the library as they had a few questions for me. Linda Linda Spadaccini, RN, MLS Library Director Waterbury Hospital, Health Center Library [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> 203-573-6148 Fax 203-573-6706 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments contain confidential information that is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. The authorized recipient of this information is prohibited from disclosing this information to any other party unless required to do so by law or regulation. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete these documents. Copyright (c) Waterbury Hospital