Recent Articles
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Scope it out: How to design and build what’s needed
Curtis Skolnick Healthcare AdministrationPlanners are often asked to test a facilities concept, define how much space it will take and determine how much it will cost to complete. These questions are useful in the early-concept phase of a project, but the basis for planning is missing: What am I solving for, and how does this potential "bricks and mortar" solution meet a defined service, market or strategic need of the organization?
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Good and bad news for Houston’s post‑Harvey rebuilding efforts
Michelle R. Matisons Construction & Building MaterialsRecovery efforts are still underway after the devastating hurricanes and wildfires in late summer and early fall. For all of the rebuilding efforts in California, Florida, Louisiana, Puerto Rico and Texas, the phrase "one step forward, two steps backward" is rather fitting.
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DNR tattoo sparks much-needed conversation
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareA recent correspondence to the New England Journal of Medicine has sparked some much-needed discussion on the issue of do not resuscitate (DNR). Physicians from the University of Miami wrote in to discuss a recent ethical dilemma encountered while caring for a recent patient who arrived with "Do NOT Resuscitate" tattooed on his chest. The patient's signature was tattooed just below the statement, further adding to the questionable legitimacy.
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A personal touch makes for a happier holiday season
Fred Berns Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhile your competitors scramble to get out their holiday cards, why not do something this season that most of them don't do? Get personal. Share your seasonal sentiments face to face if you can, or by phone if you can't.
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Grading on what students learn, not what they earn
Brian Stack EducationAsk high school teachers how they handle a student who doesn't submit an assignment, and their answer most likely will be this: "The student receives a grade of a zero for that assignment."
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7 retail takeaways from Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Emma Fitzpatrick RetailAmericans are ready to s-h-o-p this holiday season! Maybe it's the low unemployment rate or the strong economy — or simply the stellar deals.
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Should older doctors be required to use technology?
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationDr. Anna Konopka, an 84-year-old doctor from rural New London, New Hampshire, is facing a heartbreaking situation in a changed world. Konopka voluntarily surrendered her medical license in October after the state medical board threatened to suspend it. The reason: She's a throwback to a bygone era.
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Ethology and veterinary practice: Specialists and generalists
Dr. Myrna Milani Pet CareEthologists who study wild animal behavior use the terms generalist and specialist to describe two different survival strategies. Generalists can thrive in a wide range of environmental conditions and on a varied diet. Specialists, on the other hand, only can thrive in limited environmental conditions and have specific dietary needs.
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Report: Injuries from firearms becoming more severe
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareFirearm injuries have become more severe over the past 20 years, according to the results of a new study. Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine used hospitalization data from 44 states between 1993 and 2013 to measure trends in injuries from firearms. The results showed that the severity of firearm injuries rose each year. A decline in the number of minor injuries, coupled with an increase in serious open fractures and a decrease in the number of minor injuries, was the driving force behind the trend.
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Where are American tourists headed now?
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAccording to the American Automobile Association (AAA), close to 51 million Americans traveled over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Road trips featured prominently, but airports have been busy as well.