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View all postsMedical Malpractice Insurance Explained
By Anne Carrie - December 13, 2019
When considering medical malpractice insurance, it is important to understand what is and is not covered to ensure adequate protection. This article offers a basic explainer on the various types of malpractice insurance including; claims made, nose & tail coverage, occurrence based policies, and claims-paid policies.
Providing Comfort While Avoiding Conversational Narcissism
By Tammy McKinney, RN - December 9, 2019
Death is an unavoidable. Whether you experience it at work or at home, you’ll need to be ready for how you’ll react. Practice. Memorize. Prepare yourself. When the time comes, you’ll be a great comfort to the family of your patient and know that you’ve done the right thing.
Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants – The Hot Jobs of Healthcare
By Jennifer Alexander, SHRM-CP - November 6, 2019
Health Care will always be a field with guaranteed growth and job opportunities. As the physician shortage continues, the number of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in medical offices and hospital settings will continue to rise. These roles offer a great starting salary and a fraction of the cost of education and liability that comes with being a physician...
The Importance of Effective Communication in Healthcare
By Kyndall Brown, RN - October 25, 2019
By using tools and techniques such as SBAR and making changes to hospital communication culture providers can improve communication skills to deliver safer and better patient care.
Vacation Planning For Healthcare Professionals: Yes, It’s Possible
By Riia O'Donnell - October 23, 2019
When it comes to downtime, healthcare practitioners typically worry more about their patients than themselves. Suggesting a patient take some time to recover and recharge may be standard; but healthcare workers rarely take their own advice.
How to Prevent and Resolve Difficult Patient Encounters
By MaryAnn DePietro - October 18, 2019
Having difficult patient encounters is often part of the job when you work in healthcare. Whether it’s helping a grieving family member or defusing an angry patient, your finesse in dealing with these challenging encounters makes a difference in the lives of the people you care for.
Ten Ways to Be a Better Coworker
By MaryAnn DePietro - September 25, 2019
Your coworkers can make all the difference in how well you like going to work. Even if you love the job, if relationships with colleagues are weak, it can make you dread your next shift. Positive relationships with coworkers are essential for the following reasons...
Embracing the Change of a New Job
By Christina Proctor, RN - September 23, 2019
Changing jobs can be a source of anxiety and stress, but it can also be a time to reflect, set new goals or even an entirely new direction.
Want to Hire a PA? This is What You Need to Know
By Russell Singleton, PA - September 11, 2019
Whether you are a physician or an administrator, you can help develop a positive perception of your new hire both in the office and among your patients. Present the opportunity to see the PA as a positive one. Be ready to explain and promote team-based practice. Know the plan for care coordination and trust in the PA’s thorough education and training to speak for itself.
What to Expect and How to Succeed in Your Phone Interview
By Angela Jackson, PA - September 9, 2019
Phone interviews are an integral part of any interview process after an application and resume have been submitted to a medical institution or clinic. The phone interview is generally the first step after a thorough review of any application materials and resume/CV. It is used as a screening tool to decide if further interviews will be offered.
