A vital part of the healing process comes when a patient trusts the care team around them. Shift changes or other transitions in a care team can add undue stress unless done tactfully. This is where a “warm handoff” comes in. A warm handoff is a...
The month of September is recognized nationally as cholesterol education month. Today in the United States, it is estimated that over 100 million adults over the age of 20 have high cholesterol. High cholesterol can affect children, adolescents, young adults and older adults. Therefore, it...
One of the top customer service skills one can acquire is patience. Patience is defined in the dictionary as being able to wait for a long time without becoming upset. In most fields of work and especially within the healthcare field, patience is necessary. Being...
Having good mental health is important to feeling well overall. Your mental health can impact your physical health, your relationships, your self-view, your mood, your thinking and so much more. Sometimes mental health problems are not noticed until significant symptoms are present. Maintaining good mental...
What does accreditation mean for a healthcare organization? Many organizations have accreditations which help them to maintain compliance and standards of law, as well as measure progress and comparison to other organizations. Accreditation is not mandatory in healthcare settings, but many hospitals and other facilities take...
Whether you are preparing to memorize information for a class or an exam or a new job, new information can be challenging to learn. For some people, reading information and studying comes easier. For others, tricks and techniques need to be used to recall information...
5 Ways to Prevent Infections Despite sanitary requirements, infections are spread each day in hospitals and healthcare facilities. Most people wouldn’t think of the possibility of getting an infection while being treated at a hospital or healthcare facility for another illness. Unfortunately, this can happen. Infections...
Whether you are looking to save more money for the future, pay off school debt, or simply put aside money for something new, a money saving challenge could help! A money saving challenge requires you to take action on a consistent basis until you have...
The month of August is celebrated by national wellness month. Wellness is pursuing overall good health. This can include your physical, emotional, mental and social wellbeing. Wellness can be unique to each person and can change throughout our lives. Wellness is important for everyone because...
Can you believe it, it’s back to school season already! Whether you are returning to school yourself, or have a family member returning, or maybe you are a teacher or involved in the school system, this time of year means back to business. Over the...
