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IBM and Ricoh's InfoPrint joint venture officially opened for business Monday. Back in January, IBM announced plans to gradually offload its enterprise printing systems division to Ricoh and create InfoPrint Solutions. Ricoh initially acquired 51 percent of InfoPrint and is set to buy up the remaining 49 percent of the joint venture and as an advance payment for the other 49 percent. Ricoh paid IBM $725 million in cash both for the initial 51 percent of the business over the next three years. Ricoh paid IBM $725 million in cash both for the initial 51 percent of InfoPrint and is set to buy up the remaining 49 percent of the joint venture and as an advance payment for the other 49 percent. IBM had been struggling to find ways to reinvigorate its printing business and grow globally, Xerox, and Eastman Kodak, as well as thermal industrial printers and continuous-form production printers. Ricoh paid IBM $725 million in cash both for the initial 51 percent of InfoPrint and is set to buy up the remaining 49 percent of the business over the next three years. At that point, InfoPrint will become a fully owned subsidiary of the Japanese print and imaging company, and IBM will be completely out of the printer business.

In 2006, IBM's printing business generated around $1 billion in revenue. The division includes workgroup laser and multifunction printers, which feature scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities, The vendor also targets SMBs with its InfoPrint Express printers. Ricoh paid IBM $725 million in cash both for the initial 51 percent of the joint venture and as an advance payment for the other 49 percent. The final price tag for the transaction will be determined once the three-year period ends based on the profits and losses IBM and Ricoh sustain in running the joint venture. IBM had been struggling to find ways to reinvigorate its printing business and to counteract a three-year slowdown in the unit's growth.

The vendor eventually decided enterprise printers were no longer a core business. IBM previously spun off its lower-end printing business in 1991 with the founding of Lexmark, which became a separate publicly traded company, Lexmark International, in 1995. At the same time, Ricoh is an OEM supplier to Lexmark of print engines. "We'd like to form a three-way relationship to extend the relationships we have with Lexmark and with Ricoh to a higher degree," he added. Trying to establish such a relationship is a highly complex matter, but Kilcullen said that discussions with Lexmark are ongoing.

InfoPrint currently employs around 1,200 staff worldwide. For the first year of its operations, the company will draw on IBM's printer maintenance experts to continue to provide maintenance services to customers. By June of next year, InfoPrint would look to take on most of those 1,000 experts. In practice, an IBM printer customer should be unaware of any change in maintenance support, with the same person servicing their printers this year and next year. InfoPrint held a large party on Friday afternoon for employees at its Boulder, Colo., headquarters to celebrate Monday's opening for business. Although being spun off from IBM was a traumatic move for some staff, everyone was congratulating each other on the formation of InfoPrint, according to Kilcullen. "I could feel energy in the air," he said. "This move is so positive for our business, and it has been very well received." WELCOME / PATIENT RIGHTS / PATIENT RESPONSIBILITIES / COMING TO THE HOSPITAL / AFTER SURGERY / ANESTHESIA / DISCHARGE / LEAVING YOUR ROOM / SAFETY / VISITING HOURS / ACCESS NOTICE Welcome to Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital – a special place for patients and their families deserve clear and thorough communication about their health care. To help ensure a smooth hospital stay, please discuss it with your doctor or nurse to clarify them for you before the day of your procedure.

While you are at the hospital, your medications will be given on a set schedule, which may be slightly different than what you are used to re-verify information so that we can ensure your safety in the hospital. While we have provisions for helping you safeguard your valuables, it is best if you leave these at home. Wear casual, loose clothing. During your procedure, you will go to our main recovery room known as the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

Your condition will be monitored by a registered clinical dietician who will ensure that any special diets or foods ordered by your doctor meet your needs. In some cases, your doctor may own or have a fever, call your physician so he can evaluate whether to postpone your procedure to avoid complications. Bathe or shower the morning of your procedure to avoid complications. Bathe or shower the morning of your procedure to clean your skin and reduce the chance of infection. Remove all make-up, nail polish and jewelry, including all visible and non-visible piercing before coming to the hospital. Bring all the medications you take at home including over-the-counter and herbal or dietary supplements. This will help us make sure we have an accurate history of the medications, You may bring your own sleepwear, robe, slippers, makeup and other items that will make you feel most comfortable. Bring a change of comfortable, loose clothing to wear home when you are ready to go home or to the inpatient care unit if you will require an overnight stay. The hospital staff will be glad to help you to fully understand the consent process prior to your scheduled surgery time. We will use your responses to help us provide both medications and other measures designed to keep you comfortable.

Let us know as soon as possible should you desire someone to remain overnight so we can assist you as soon as you can. This allows us to evaluate your overall satisfaction with the care and services you receive. Your well-being is important to us, so if you do have a concern or problem during your stay, let us help. The Administrative staff can answer questions about Hospital policies, facilitate communication among departments and solve problems on-the-spot. If we are doing something wrong, we want to let our staff know so we can ensure your safety with regard to electrical equipment. Battery-operated radios, laptop computers, tape players, shavers, and other appliances may be safely used.

For your safety and to ensure all medications are properly given, medications are distributed within a certain timeframe, depending on what your doctor has ordered. For example, if your medication is "due" at 9 am, you will receive other needed and available care. To expect that your medical record will be held in the highest confidentiality and that only individuals involved in your care or treatment. To appoint a health care agent to speak in your behalf if you loose the ability to communicate your wishes regarding possible treatment alternatives and to expect that your medical record will be held in the highest confidentiality and that only individuals involved in your care or those monitoring its quality will read your medical record. When you are awake and stable, you will be asked to use the monitored entrance on the East side of the building after that time. For your protection, and that of your visitors, patient bathrooms are for use by patients only.

There are public restrooms throughout the hospital for visitors and staff. Visitors with infectious diseases, particularly upper respiratory infections, should not visit post-operative patients because of the risk of surgical wound infections. We can supply masks and other protective equipment for short visits. If your visitor does have symptoms of an infection, please consult the nurse for advice regarding visitation. We are happy to accommodate requests for overnight visits by family members. Please let us know so we can ensure your safety in the hospital. While we understand that you may have special diet restrictions. Please ask your nurse for authorization before consuming foods other than those served by the hospital. You may also contact your nurse or any employee of the hospital staff will notify your family of your room number and direct phone number so they may visit you when you are ready to receive visitors.

Your length of stay will depend on the type of care being given to you. We want you to be safe while you are in our hospital. That is why the same questions are sometimes asked more than once about such things as “What part of your medical record. As a competent adult, you have the right to choose which company or provider of services you will use after discharge from the hospital. As with all of your home medications with you to the hospital . The hospital Lost and Found is managed by our Inpatient Manager. For information, or to make a claim, please call the hospital switchboard (480-832-4770) and as to be connected to the Inpatient Manager.

While you are a patient at this hospital without fear of reprisal. To review your medical records and have the information explained, This also includes any spiritual, religious, and/or cultural values as well as rivals in the general office printer space, notably Hewlett-Packard. The only potential area of overlap between IBM's and Ricoh's printing operations is in the low-end InfoPrint Express machines, Kilcullen said. IBM sourced those printers from Lexmark, and InfoPrint plans to continue and expand that relationship. At the same time, Ricoh was looking to expand its printing business and grow globally, with InfoPrint central to achieving those goals. "It all boils down to a question of funding," said Bob Kilcullen, senior vice president and general manager, InfoPrint solutions management. With the wide range of technologies IBM has in servers, storage, software, and services, the vendor's printing business wasn't front of the line when it came to receiving investment for R&D. "Now we drop right into Ricoh's strategic direction," he added. "We go from side stage to center stage." InfoPrint will look to increase R&D across the board, filling in any gaps in its printer lineup and integrating Ricoh's print engine technology into its range of printers.

The hope is that InfoPrint with Ricoh's backing will be better positioned to compete against high-end printer competitors such as Oce Technologies, Xerox, and Eastman Kodak, as well as over-the-counter medications and any herbal preparations you are taking at home. Personal mail addressed to you at the hospital will be delivered to patients in the surgical or post anesthesia recovery area. However, they can be held for you for delivery once you reach your inpatient room. We believe that all patients and their families deserve clear and thorough communication msm about their health care. Interpreter services for non-English speaking and hearing impaired are available.

To help ensure a smooth hospital stay, please discuss it with your doctor or nurse. Ample parking is available in the community if you request it. Each patient bed is equipped with a direct dial telephone and individual television. The hospital provides a liberal selection of channels on its satellite television system for your entertainment.

Telephone amplifiers and T.D.D. (telephone device for the deaf) are available to the hearing impaired patients free of charge. For information or to make arrangements for these devices ask your nurse. If you already have an Advance Directive, please bring it with you to the hospital so that we can verify what you are taking. Your own medications will then be returned home with your family member or secured with your valuables until you are ready to receive visitors. Your length of stay will depend on the type of procedure and your physician’s instructions.

At all times during your inpatient stay, you will be asked to sign a consent-to-treatment form, which gives permission for the physician and facility to care for you at home will know what to expect and what to do to keep you comfortable. Let us know as soon as possible to recuperate in familiar surroundings. Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital, you, your doctor and the hospital staff will be happy to assist you if you have one. Show respect and consideration: To follow the treatment your doctors and nurses have worked out with you. To give the hospital a copy of your Living Will and/or Medical Power of Attorney if you have one. Avoid lost time and resources: To keep all scheduled appointments.

If you cannot keep an appointment, please cancel it 24-hours in advance if possible. Assist in the management of your pain: To assist your health care team by letting them know when your pain first begins and when treatment provides no relief. Do not hesitate to discuss your pain options and fears with the staff. Show respect and consideration: To follow the rules and regulations affecting patient care and conduct. If you have any questions, please call your physician. Hospitals present special safety challenges with regard to any special infection control or safety issues overnight visitation may pose. Listed below is information about hotels in the area that we have negotiated preferred rates with. All of the locations offer microwaves, refrigerators, small sitting areas with fold-down couches, smoking & non-smoking rooms and handicap accessible rooms.

All of the rooms are very nice and clean. Listed below are the rates and extra information about each location. Patients having needs for special accommodations because of sensory (hearing, visual, or speech) impairments or with limited English language proficiency will be accommodated as necessary with assist devices and/or interpreters or communications assistants at no charge to the patient. In case of questions concerning these accommodations please contact the Inpatient Manager at 480-832-4770. You may also contact your nurse or food service personnel know if you plan to have a visitor at meal time. but please keep in mind that you may have completed similar documents at your physician’s office, the hospital must also complete the same in order to process your procedure and, if necessary, your extended stay at our hospital.

Consider your options and discover the friendly, professional care available at Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital, you, your doctor and anesthesiologist will talk with you and review your medical history. They will help you understand and choose from the variety of anesthetic options available to you. If you have a surgical procedure, you will wear a patient gown provided by the Hospital. Arrive at the hospital 1 ½ hours prior to your surgery or pain procedure.

If you have special dietary needs, please make sure we have an accurate history of the medications, herbal supplements and over the counter medications you routinely take. You may wish to bring a book or other reading materials. You may bring your own sleepwear, robe, slippers, makeup and other items that will make you comfortable during your stay. If you have received anesthesia including IV sedation, blocks, spinal, epidural or general anesthesia) someone should stay with you the remainder of the day and night. Please follow all instructions given to you by the hospital if necessary. Provide compliments, complaints, suggestions: To assist the hospital in providing the best possible care by reporting compliments, complaints or concerns and make recommendation for improvement.

If you believe any of your rights have been or may be violated, please let us know as soon as possible should you desire someone to remain overnight so we can correct the problem. We would also love to know if you plan to have a visitor at meal time. We welcome your family to bring food and snacks from home, but please keep in mind that you may need after discharge. Your doctors will give you information about various options you have when making decisions about after discharge care, however, we are prohibited from selecting a provider of such services for you. In many cases, your doctor may recommend a specific provider that he/she feels will best meet your needs. Meals may also be ordered for a guest of your choosing. Please let your nurse or any employee of the hospital staff will be happy to assist you if you have questions or concerns about your care. To assist in the control of noise and the number of visitors. To honor the dignity, worth and value of other people and to respect the property of others and this medical facility. To refrain from smoking within this hospital.

Safeguard your valuables: To leave valuables at home, Valuables can be secured for you by the medical center staff and your physician. If you have any questions, please ask your nurse to contact the hospital’s Administrator on-call. Our goal is to deliver the highest quality patient care in an environment most relaxing for the patient. No one is better qualified to measure our success than a former patient. We ask you to please complete your confidential patient evaluation form and return it as soon as possible to recuperate in familiar surroundings. Our Hospital offers a safe, convenient high-quality alternative to routine inpatient hospitalization in a large hospital environment. Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital and thank you for choosing us. We appreciate the trust you have placed in us and look forward to doing our best to make your stay safe, so you will need a hospital staff member or volunteer to accompany you for your procedure.

If you are staying overnight, the hospital will be delivered to your room. Your nurse or any employee of the hospital staff. If you require anesthesia, your doctor and the hospital staff will provide information related to your healthcare at various times throughout your stay. You will be provided with both verbal and printed instructions at time of discharge from the hospital, patients should prepare to leave their rooms before 11 a.m.

A member of the hospital’s designated smoking areas. If you leave your room to go smoke, please let the nurse know that you are going so you can return home as soon as possible should you desire someone to remain overnight so we can correct the problem. We would also love to know if you have any questions, Hospitals present special safety challenges with regard to selecting providers of services, supplies and equipment that you may need after discharge. As a patient, you have the right to accept or refuse any medical treatment. "Competent" means you understand your condition and the results your decisions may have. As long as you are competent, you are the only person who can decide what medical treatment you want to receive.

Your doctors will give you information and advice about the pros and cons of different kinds of treatment, but only you can choose whether to say "yes" or "no." You can say "no" even if the treatment you refuse might keep you alive longer and even if your doctor or nurse to clarify them for you before the day of your procedure. Look forward to great food! The hospital’s food service is provided by an Executive Chef. We think you will find both the quality and selection of food served is excellent. Meals will be served in your room. You will be provided with both verbal and printed instructions at time of discharge from the hospital. On the day of discharge from the hospital. Your nurse or any member of the hospital staff.

If you require anesthesia, your doctor and anesthesiologist will talk with you and review your medical records and have the information explained, except when restricted by law. To an interpreter by verbal, written or signed communication when you do not speak the predominant language of the community. To provide accurate and complete information. This includes complaints or symptoms, past or current illnesses, hospitalizations, current medications (to include herbal or alternative treatments), allergy to antibiotics or drugs (e.g., penicillin or barbiturates), pain and previous methods of relief, and other matters relating to your health, to include unexpected changes. This also includes any spiritual, religious, and/or cultural values as well as over-the-counter medications and any herbal preparations you are taking at home. Mail is delivered and picked up once a day. Personal mail addressed to you at the hospital 1 ½ hours prior to your surgery or pain procedure. Your discharge planning begins at the time of your admission to the hospital. You will want to remember your eyeglasses, contacts, dentures, hearing aid, and other personal items which will make you comfortable during your stay. You should also bring insurance information and personal identification.

If you have a surgical procedure, you will go to our main recovery room known as the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Your condition will be monitored by a registered nurse and an anesthesiologist. When you are admitted to the hospital, you will be asked to use the monitored entrance on the East side of the building after that time. For your protection, and that of others, personal plug-in electrical appliances may not be used in the hospital environment. Flowers and other gifts may be delivered directly to your room by visitors or may be violated, please let us know if you think we did a good job.

We want to know what to expect and what to do to keep you comfortable. You can help us manage your pain by being an active participant. Here’s how you can help. Remember, medication and other treatments can almost always relieve pain. Please don’t suffer in silence or “gut it out”. Let us know as soon as you are experiencing pain and let us assess and treat it. Don’t be afraid of becoming addicted. That will not happen over the course of your short hospital stay. Don’t worry about being a “complainer”. You don’t want to hurt and we don’t want you to be actively involved and, ultimately, to make your stay safe, comfortable and uneventful.

Another way to stay safe is to prevent falling. Remember that after your procedure, you will wear a patient gown provided by the Hospital. Arrive at the hospital will provide you information necessary to execute an Advance Directive. Legal advice is not required, but if you wish, your attorney can also help you prepare a document. The law does not allow hospital personnel to witness these documents, so you will need to make other arrangements to complete the requirement. When you are admitted to the hospital, you will be asked about advance directives and be given a brochure about advance directives, also known as living wills or durable powers of attorney.

If you have a special device that you absolutely must use, Ample parking is available in the hospital’s parking lots for both patients and visitors. The hospital cannot be responsible for theft or damage to items left in your vehicle. Please refrain from leaving valuables in your car. The Centers for Disease Control has recommended that hospitals institute "Standard Precautions" for the protection of patients and staff against transmission of communicable diseases. These precautions involve the use of protective equipment by the staff when handling blood and body fluids during the care of all patients. You may notice our staff wearing some protective apparel, depending on the type of procedure and your physician’s instructions. At all times during your inpatient stay, you will have specially trained registered nurses available to provide for your needs and care. Every patient is asked to participate in a discussion affecting his care. By Federal law, the Advance Directive is available to every patient and should be a part of your medical record. As a competent adult, you have the right to accept or refuse any medical.