GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014 Patient Care	Dec. 31, 2013 Patient Care	Mar. 31, 2014 Products & Services	Dec. 31, 2012 Products & Services
Net
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 681,547	$ 674,774	$ 545,265	$ 538,492	$ 136,282	$ 136,282
Additions due to acquisitions	20,908	7,317	17,130	7,317	3,778
Adjustments		(544)		(544)
Balance at the end of the period	$ 702,455	$ 681,547	$ 562,395	$ 545,265	$ 140,060	$ 136,282