VANCOUVER, British Columbia (PRWEB)
May 27, 2021

The International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories (ISBER) is pleased to announce that the winner of its 2021 Outstanding New Product Award is the Bluechiip BoxTracker™.

Earlier this spring an international judging panel evaluated nine products from around the globe on their technical innovation, originality, anticipated impact and value, projected viability of product and market demand. The Bluechiip BoxTracker™ was chosen as winner for a variety of reasons including that it meets a previously unknown market need and drives innovation. The judges noted that the product will be easy to use, is suitable multiple environments and is reliable. Judges project that there will be demand for this product.

“ISBER members eagerly await to learn the winner of our annual Outstanding New Product Award,” said the president of ISBER Piper Mullins. “This year’s winner meets a market demand. The Bluechiip BoxTracker™ provides innovation and has the potential to be used for therapeutic products as well as biobanking. Congratulations Bluechiip!”

About the Bluechiip BoxTracker™

The Bluechiip BoxTracker™ and Handheld Reader are part of Bluechiip’s Advanced Sample Management Solution – Bluechiip Enabled Consumables, Readers and Software. Track and monitor samples while being handled outside of storage with the Bluechiip BoxTracker™ in combination with the Bluechiip Handheld Reader. Record and link ID to time, technician and continuously monitor temperature at the cryobox level during critical transport and handling processes while on dry ice or LN2. By bridging the gaps between receipt – storage – retrieval – utilization, the Bluechiip BoxTracker™ helps capture critical handling details, driving productivity, redefining quality, and providing confidence in every sample. https://www.bluechiip.com/products/boxtracker

About Bluechiip Limited

Bluechiip’s advanced management solution is the only one that provides sample temperature with ID in cryogenic environments. Bluechiip understands that every sample is critical and managing each one with optimal quality in the most efficient way is the objective to deliver confidence in every sample.

Bluechiip’s unique and patented chip technology is designed to operate across a wide temperature range from -196°C to over +150°C, creating the perfect system for managing sensitive samples. Bluechiip Enabled Consumables, Readers and Software combine to provide an unparalleled ability to track and store sample level data, including temperature across the cold chain process. http://www.bluechiip.com

About ISBER

ISBER is the leading network in the global biobanking and biorepository community. ISBER advances the expertise and quality of biorepositories and biobanking science worldwide. ISBER fosters collaboration; creates education and training opportunities; provides a forum for the dissemination of state-of-the-art policies, processes, and research findings; and provides an international showcase for innovative technologies, products, and services. Together, these activities promote best practices that cut across the broad range of repositories that ISBER serves. http://www.isber.org

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)
May 27, 2021

ProPharma Group, a portfolio company of Odyssey Investment Partners, is the leading global provider of outsourced regulatory, compliance, pharmacovigilance, and medical information services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies.

The Planet Group is the leading global provider of specialized consulting services and outsourced human capital solutions to the Life Sciences, Energy / Engineering and Technology sectors. The combination will accelerate growth opportunities as well as support ProPharma Group’s higher purpose of improving patient health and safety and Planet’s mission of supporting clients’ diverse talent needs.

“This merger rapidly extends our size, scale and growth momentum,” said Dawn Sherman, ProPharma Group’s CEO. “Our newly combined company, which will now have over 1900 colleagues around the world, brings even more depth and breadth to the services we provide our clients and the patients we support.”

“This is a great day for the entire Planet Group family,” said Michael Stomberg, CEO of The Planet Group. “The complementary nature of this merger creates a dynamic platform with a truly global footprint and a complete line of service offerings to meet all of our clients’ needs. We are looking forward to the next phase of growth and our continued commitment to quality and excellence in everything we do.”        

Planet’s specialized life sciences consulting services are perfectly aligned with, and complementary to, ProPharma Group’s core services which support clients throughout the full product lifecycle. In addition, ProPharma Group’s global footprint quickly enhances The Planet Group’s ability to further support the global talent market.

Odyssey continues as the combined company’s investment partner for strategic growth.

Tug Fisher, Principal of Odyssey Investment Partners, commented, “This is a powerful combination of two highly complementary businesses, creating an opportunity to enhance growth prospects across their collective service offerings. We are confident this merger will solidify the combined company’s reputation as a value-added partner to its clients. Odyssey is excited to continue supporting management in building a unique business poised for rapid growth.”

ABOUT PROPHARMA GROUP

ProPharma Group is the leading global, independent, single-source provider of outsourced regulatory, compliance, pharmacovigilance, and medical information services serving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. Founded in 2001, ProPharma Group has more than 1,300 colleagues worldwide providing a comprehensive portfolio of regulatory and compliance solutions to help solve complex challenges in a dynamic regulatory environment. With the mission to improve the health and safety of patients, ProPharma Group is focused on delivering the highest quality of services throughout the full product lifecycle. For more information, please visit propharmagroup.com.

ABOUT THE PLANET GROUP

The Planet Group consists of nine related entities, including four global consulting organizations and five renowned staffing brands, and has been purposefully built to address the professional services needs of leading companies in the Life Sciences, Technology, Diversified Energy & Engineering, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Healthcare, and Digital Marketing areas. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with offices throughout the US and Europe. Learn more at theplanetgroup.com.

ABOUT ODYSSEY INVESTMENT PARTNERS

Odyssey Investment Partners, with offices in New York and Los Angeles, is a leading private equity investment firm with more than a 25-year history of partnering with skilled managers to transform middle-market companies into more efficient and diversified businesses with strong growth profiles. Odyssey makes majority-controlled investments in industries with a long-term positive outlook and favorable secular trends. For further information about Odyssey, please visit odysseyinvestment.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Jean Marie Thompson

JeanMarie.Thompson@ProPharmaGroup.com

Elizabeth Spayne

espayne@theplanetgroup.com

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return to work – Alcatraz AI

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (PRWEB)
May 27, 2021

With COVID-19 cases decreasing in the United States and vaccination numbers hitting new milestones, employers are starting to think about how to safely bring back their workers to physical workspaces. Alcatraz AI, the developer of secure frictionless access control solutions, can assist businesses with navigating these continued challenging times and help them to confidently reopen their workspaces.

On March 19, 2020 California issued a stay-at-home order, the first state in the nation to issue one. The state is now easing restrictions, and recently announced that on June 15th it will fully reopen its economy and drop social distancing rules, as COVID-19 vaccinations are reaching high levels and COVID-19 cases are decreasing.

One of the challenges with bringing workers back into workspaces is controlling access, to include creating controlled or separate entrances and exits, monitoring who has access into facilities and when, and even dividing work areas into zones to limit large numbers of people congregating.

Alcatraz AI offers the Alcatraz AI Rock solution that provides effective access control for the new norm world. The solution employs:

• Multi-sensor technology and a touchless authentication feature that creates less touchpoints when entering a controlled space by using 3D facial authentication.
• A long scanning range and large field of view feature that can effectively detect tailgating and send real-time alerts if an unauthorized person enters and sends real-time notifications to ACS/VMS.
• Facemask verification, with technology that can check whether an employee is wearing a mask as they authenticate. Since the Rock sits between the badge reader and the ACS, as employees are badging in, a badge number continues being sent only if mask verification has occurred, eliminating the need for a guard to enforce compliance.

“As our company is based in California, we are also preparing to reopen our doors and bring our employees back into our physical offices,” said Tina D’Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz AI. “When it’s time for you to reopen your business, we’re here to help you with the access control tools and the strategy that you need. Together, we can all have a successful journey along the path towards the new normal.”

For more information on Alcatraz AI access control solutions, visit http://www.alcatraz.ai.

About Alcatraz AI

Alcatraz AI transforms access control by leveraging artificial intelligence and analytics to make powerful decisions at the edge, where your face becomes your credential autonomously. Alcatraz’s facial authentication technology and intelligent tailgating detection enable enterprises to innovate and future-proof their security strategy. Our solution, the Rock, is designed to be easy-to-implement and use – with no integration needed for easy deployment on any access control system.

Press Contact

Linda Ebrahimian at media@alcatraz.ai or by phone at: 818.636.8787

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SANTA ANA, Calif. (PRWEB)
May 27, 2021

CNI College announced the addition of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) to its programming. The 33-month program will be delivered in a blended format, with clinical practicums throughout. Students will engage in coursework through residential, hybrid, and distance education. The BSN Program will prepare students to be well-rounded nursing professionals through a combination of general education and core nursing courses.

The concepts that guide the BSN curriculum in preparing students for professional nursing roles include: the nursing process, evidence-based practice nursing, therapeutic care and communication, transformative teaching and learning methodologies, and interprofessional collaboration in healthcare; this is in congruence with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the Essentials for Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice, Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN), Accreditation of Distance Learning standards, Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC), the Alliance for Nursing Accreditation of Distance Education, and the California Board of Registered Nursing guidelines.

“We are thrilled to offer the BSN degree at CNI College,” said Colleen Buffington, Co-owner of CNI College. “The BSN program curriculum combines the biological and social sciences to develop a nursing graduate who will administer client-centered care by applying critical thinking, holistic clinical reasoning and decision-making, and evidence-based practice. The program features innovative learning concepts and methodologies, endorsed by prominent accreditation and governing bodies in nursing education. The BSN curriculum progresses the learning of knowledge, skills, and appropriate nursing professional attitudes, from foundational concepts to an advanced level prepared for graduate studies.”

For more information or to enroll, visit CNI’s BSN Program website.

About CNI College

CNI College, based in Orange County, is a provider of career education. CNI College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and the baccalaureate degree program in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. CNI College offers 5 distinct career programs; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, AOS Surgical Technology, Medical Assisting, RN to BSN Degree and AOS MRI Technology. Each of these programs is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and training necessary to achieve their desired certificate or license and assist in becoming gainfully employed in their chosen field. The CNI College Student Services Department provides resources like skills coaching, job fairs, mentoring, and career counseling to help students fulfill their dreams. To find out more about CNI College programs, contact CNI College at (888) 985-5908 or visit the website at http://www.cnicollege.edu.

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SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)
May 27, 2021

Veyo, the first company to bring healthcare-credentialed rideshare to Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT), today announced a new initiative to partner with 500 additional NEMT drivers in Connecticut over the next 30 days. Veyo is looking to expand their independent driver-provider (IDP) fleet and continue to support transportation to and from critical healthcare appointments for vulnerable populations and underserved communities including the elderly, seniors, low-income communities, and those with mobility issues.

With its new initiative, Veyo is guaranteeing all new IDPs $7,500 in trip earnings as well as an opportunity to receive up to $900 in sign-on rewards, including a $175 reward after your first trip. Guaranteed trip earnings offer the opportunity for IDPs to make at least $7500 when they complete a required number of trips within the required number of days after signing up to drive. This driver recruitment program is aimed at helping Connecticut residents who have been most impacted by the pandemic return to work as quickly as possible as HUSKY Health Medicaid Members begin to resume their appointments and the need for transportation increases. As a Veyo IDP, drivers can take advantage of flexible hours and set their own schedules.

“There is a growing need for reliable transportation to vaccinations and routine medical care, and we’re committed to meeting those needs,” said Josh Komenda, President and CEO of Veyo. “We’re excited to launch Veyo’s driver hiring initiative and add to Connecticut’s momentum as we turn the corner on the pandemic. We encourage anyone who is interested in driving for Veyo to reach out.”

To date, Veyo has completed more than 14 million trips for HUSKY Health Medicaid Members in the Connecticut region and has continued to provide NEMT transportation and meal assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Veyo has partnered with over 600 IDPs during the COVID-19 pandemic and helped them earn over $3.5 million for taking NEMT trips across cities like Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport. Veyo IDPs are recruited locally and work on an on-demand model, where they are able to set their own hours and manage their own schedule while providing a valuable service that gives passengers access to essential healthcare.

“I love the work and the pay! It’s great to be a part of a team helping people in need,” said Blaine Bennett, an Independent Driver-Provider (IDP) at Veyo.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Veyo IDPs have been instrumental in ensuring that HUSKY Health Medicaid Members continue their medical care.

“I started driving with Veyo because I needed a stable income that allowed for a flexible schedule,” said Kourtney Davis, an IDP at Veyo. “After my first week, I realized how important the service I’m providing is and how appreciative the members are. It’s a pleasure to not only have an additional source of income, but to truly help people and positively impact the wellbeing of my community every day.”

Any interested candidates in the Connecticut area are eligible to apply online. To begin the application process and receive up to $7,500 in earnings, visit http://www.veyo.com/drivers.

About Veyo

Veyo, headquartered in San Diego, CA, is the fastest growing transportation brokerage in the country, having brought a new NEMT Model to the healthcare industry in 2016. Built on over 20 years of transportation experience, Veyo has reinvented the patient transportation model by integrating consumer technology with healthcare-credentialed rideshare fleets to decrease costs and increase efficiency. Veyo’s VirtualFleet™, the most powerful transportation network in the industry, is delivering dramatically higher levels of reliability, quality, and transparency to customers, partners, and members. Operating in seven states with over 32 million completed trips and a 97.1% on-time rate, Veyo is changing NEMT – one trip at a time. For more information, please visit veyo.com.

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