WCO Blog

As summer vacation winds down in August, millions of children nationwide are gearing up to head back to school. Among the many things parents worry about – such as immunizations, sports physicals, school supplies and playground safety – packing a healthy, nutritious lunch (that kids will actually eat!) is at the top of the list. […]

Anybody who has worked in the medical field has encountered tricky situations when complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines. HIPAA policies are vast in complexity, and they keep changing thanks to the updated Omnibus Rule, which was issued in 2013. The maximum HIPAA fines have also increased to $50,000 per violation, capping at $1.5 […]

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO and founder of Facebook, describes his hiring process this way: “I will only hire someone to work directly for me if I would work directly for that person.” Zuckerberg’s comment illustrates an overlooked, yet fundamental, truth about hiring–people are ultimately looking for someone they want to work with. This is why companies of […]

Being stressed isn’t a fun experience. On top of the physical symptoms, stress can lead to insomnia, depression and a decrease in work production, with serious implications for your personal and professional life. To avoid letting stress consume your life, here are 11 tips that I use to kick stress to the curb. 1. Identify triggers. Melissa Eisler states […]

Congratulations, Dora!  Dora is our Tuition Reimbursement Winner for July!  Dora, Tuition Reimbursement winner for July Her facility will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next!“I’m a mom of 8 kids and work as a CNA. I enjoyed the course because it allowed me to flexible and do it at my […]

Too many people succumb to the mistaken belief that being likable comes from natural, unteachable traits that belong only to a lucky few—the good looking, the fiercely social, and the incredibly talented. It’s easy to fall prey to this misconception. In reality, being likable is under your control, and it’s a matter of emotional intelligence […]

Among friends, family and co-workers, there are those whose attitudes can be demeaning and toxic. It is difficult relating to some of these people and thus it becomes a challenge. So how do we get out from the hole and be masters of our own fates?The best way is to learn from successful people how they […]

As a healthcare worker, it is very important to remember to keep a patient’s information private and confidential. Talking with a co-worker at break time or in passing about a patient can be a potentially inappropriate time. We must always remember to be vigilant in protecting our patients rights. Guidelines for protecting private and confidential […]

As a healthcare worker, it is very important to remember to keep a patient’s information private and confidential. Talking with a co-worker at break time or in passing about a patient can be a potentially inappropriate time. We must always remember to be vigilant in protecting our patients rights. Guidelines for protecting private and confidential […]

Summer invites us to take hands with her sunny, warm energy so that our lives can be more easeful and pleasant. So we have collected a baker‘s dozen tips and ideas to help all of us live more simply (and succulently!) during the long, lazy days of summer. Find out how to make the sun […]

According to http://healthfinder.gov/nho/  August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Immunization helps people of all ages prevent dangerous and oftentimes deadly diseases. Kids aren’t the only ones who need shots. Adults need to stay protected against serious illnesses like the flu, measles, and pneumonia. Now is a great time to promote vaccines and help family, friends, […]

People in groups, especially in professionally structured groups, tend to bicker with each other about the way things should be run. It’s human nature for people to have differing opinions that lead to arguments. No workplace would be complete without a little bickering and backstabbing. But it gets old, tends to solve nothing and creates […]