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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS - Narrative (Details) (Danaher Corporation, USD $)
In Billions, except Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended
Oct. 22, 2014
Subsequent Event
Oct. 13, 2014
Forecast
Oct. 13, 2014
Forecast
Subsequent Event [Line Items]      
Shares issued in business acquisition (in shares)   62.5  
Value of shares issued in business acquisition     $ 2.1
Share price (in USD per share) $ 34.12