Recent Articles

• Study: ICU in the ED dramatically improves patient survival rate

  Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied Healthcare

  According to a recent study, locating an intensive care unit inside the emergency department drastically increases survival rates for the sickest patients who arrive at ERs. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, examined outcomes from the University of Michigan Medical School's emergency department-based ICU. The study was carried out at the Massey Family Critical Care Center, which opened in 2015 and is housed adjacent to University Hospital's main adult emergency room. The goal of establishing a critical care area in the ED was to prevent some patients from ever needing to be transferred to an inpatient ICU, study authors said.

• Joint checks: Make sure you follow these guidelines to get paid

  Nate Budde Construction & Building Materials

  Simply put, a joint check is a check made payable to two or more parties, such that both parties must endorse the check prior to deposit. A joint check agreement, therefore, is a contract through which one party agrees to (or gives permission to) make payment in the form of joint checks. While joint check agreements are just contracts, and can exist in any industry or between any group of parties, they are most common in construction, and used to manage payment on construction projects far more than anywhere else.

• Video: Comparing the top laser training pistols

  Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

  I'm asked all the time about various laser training platforms, including the SIRT Dry Fire Pistol, the M&P SIRT, the SIRT Pocket Pistol, Laser-Ammo’s laser barrel insert for airsoft guns, and the CoolFire Trainer. Finally, after months working with all of them, I have a valuable video review to present. I cover benefits and limitations of each, special considerations for various training conditions, and the best options for 1911 owners.

• Can you recession-proof your job?

  Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Whether you believe that Big Macs or RV sales predict recessions, it seems at least that the continued talk of a recession is certainly on the horizon. Yet, with more of us gainfully employed and the job market so seeker-friendly, should we care? Yes; just like how it is easier to find a job when we already have one, it is easier to plan for a recession when we are not in one. Here are a few things to consider when trying to recession-proof your job.

• What does Target’s new in-store food brand mean for retail?

  Bambi Majumdar Retail

  Experts say that retailers should be looking at the writing on the wall and go lean. It’s said that only the biggest guns like Costco and Walmart have the resources to weather the Amazon storm. So, Target's announcement that it is launching a new grocery brand, Good & Gather, came as a surprise. Confident projections that it will also be a multibillion-dollar brand by the end of 2020 raised eyebrows as well. Good & Gather is based on a better-for-you groceries model and includes over 2,000 items ranging from fresh salad mixes, organic snacks and frozen meals.

• What makes a good speaker? The buy-in

  LeRon L. Barton Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  In business, the presentation matters. How an idea is conveyed, communicated, and relayed is important. For example, there could be a scheduled department meeting focusing on the most mundane concept, and it can become captivating. As I have learned and believe in — it is all in the delivery. Corporations, universities, and organizations often hire speakers to present a new idea, facilitate workshops, and entertain audiences. With speakers becoming ubiquitous in corporate culture, the question becomes: What makes a good speaker? As a writer who is an up-and-coming speaker, I wanted to find the answer.

• 4 tips for your church’s benevolence policy

  Deborah Ike Religious Community

  As followers of Christ, part of how we honor our Savior is by giving to the poor, helping the oppressed, and encouraging the discouraged. One way churches can follow through with this mission is by developing a benevolence policy. Having a structured policy will help your church be consistent in how you distribute aid and ensure proper stewardship of the money and resources entrusted to you. Creating a benevolence policy isn’t hard, but it will take some organization by church leaders. Here are four tips for creating a strong benevolence policy for your church.

• Birding and RVing in the West

  Cindy Belt Recreation & Leisure

  Winter is a great time to migrate south like the birds do. Recently, I wrote about birding opportunities in the East while wintering in your RV. The West has its own spots with some pretty special birds. This article includes areas, towns, and national and state parks in Texas, Arizona and California that are ideal for birders.

• 7 ways new managers can shine

  Roberta Matuson Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  "Psssttt…Can you keep a secret? I’ve just been made a manager and I haven’t a clue what to do!" This was exactly what went through my head over 20 years ago when I found myself suddenly in charge. My focus should have been on what I could do to shine from day one. But instead, I worried that it would only be a matter of time before my secret was out. It's no secret that those who find themselves tossed into management with little more than a hope and a prayer aren't ready to fully engage in all that is required of more experienced managers. But there is certainly something about you that indicated you were right for this job.

• The road to organizational excellence

  Bob Harris and Desiree Bennyhoff Association Management

  "Organizational Excellence" is a class taught at the Institute for Organization Management (IOM), sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The class starts by asserting, "Organizational excellence starts with a commitment. To be the best you must have a hunger." Reaching excellence will distinguish the organization from mediocre ones. An inward evaluation is an important part of the process. Do not let identified weaknesses be roadblocks.

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