The Importance of Self-Care for Caregivers
In the event that there is a drop in cabin pressure, an oxygen mask will drop from the overhead bin. If you are traveling with others, please put your own mask on first before the others. For those who travel on airlines, you hear that statement every time you fly. This simple statement enforces the […]
September is Sepsis Awareness Month
Did you know that September is Sepsis Awareness Month? The Sepsis Alliance defines sepsis as “the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death.” For those of us that are not clinical, our immune systems are meant to spring into action to prevent infection when the […]
Trois avantages de la planification efficace des blocs
One of the most resource-intensive areas of the hospital, the operating room is arguably the largest revenue contributor to hospital margins at nearly 2/3 of revenue and accounts for almost 1/3 of all hospital supply costs. With this in mind, it is important to make sure that operating rooms are being utilized in the most […]
Réduire l'épuisement des cliniciens en améliorant les pratiques de documentation
Vous approchez de la fin de votre 4e quart de travail consécutif de 12 heures (plus comme 13-14 au moment où la documentation est terminée) à l'USI. Vous ne travaillez généralement pas plus de 3 jours consécutifs, mais en raison du manque de personnel et de la récente augmentation des appels COVID, vous avez accepté d'aider vos collègues. La famille de M. Smith vient de […]
Quand la clarté de votre avenir est retardée : Comment tirer le meilleur parti de ce que vous avez ?
Recent developments have VA Facilities questioning the timing of their future software path. We have come to rely on technology to the point where delivery of care is delayed or even suspended if the software is experiencing any issues. VA facilities are overwhelmed with more patients being impacted by the pandemic, which result in longer […]
Possibilités d'amélioration de la communication et de la documentation
Alors que je réfléchissais au sujet du TWT de ce mois-ci, SmarTrack (ST) et SmarTrack Next (STN) me sont venus à l'esprit car ils sont les centres de communication du portefeuille Picis. En préparant la présentation de cette séance, j'ai commencé à penser au mot « communication » et à ce que cela signifie vraiment en milieu hospitalier. Il y a […]
