Given the complexity of the health care environment and the threats to patient safety and quality care, collaboration with other members of the health care team is vital. Fortunately, there are many organizations investing significant time in providing helpful resources and recommendations.
Impact on Japan's Economy. The Triple Disaster devastated Japan's economy in four ways. First, it destroyed 138,000 buildings and cost $360 billion in economic damage. This is more than the $250 billion cost estimate for Hurricane Katrina.
*Strong yen, weak global economy hurt Japan's exports. TOKYO, Aug 18- Japan's exports tumbled in July at the fastest pace since the global financial crisis with a resurgent yen adding to the challenge of weak external markets- leaving the economy and the government more reliant on shaky domestic demand to drive growth. Japan's top currency tsar reiterated a...