Recent Articles
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Just how busy is the driver at a fire scene?
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe driver of a fire suppression emergency apparatus can become quite the busy little bee when arriving with a crew at a fire scene. Besides initially pulling the hose or getting the fans and generators in place — whether driving a pumper or an aerial — the subsequent tasks remain constant. Drivers may not be inside the structure fighting the fire, but they have their hands full, and many people do not realize what is taking place around the truck.
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Report: Physicians give EHRs a poor prognosis
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationJust a couple years ago, electronic health record business was booming, so much so that the federal incentive-based reimbursement plan became what might now be considered the second wave of the cash-for-clunkers program. But today is a tough time to be in the EHR business.
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Road to recovery: Miles to go
Amanda Fry Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMy attitude toward the shooting world has definitely changed since my first article. Instead of dreading the matches when my husband invites me, I am now filled with gusto and enthusiasm. So many people have been encouraging and praising my efforts that my goal to focus on my shooting skills has become concrete, and I have fallen in love with the shooting community.
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Perfecting your nursing elevator pitch
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationIf you've never heard of an elevator pitch, it's prudent to understand what they are and how to use them in the interest of your nursing career. Every nurse should be able to distill his or her career and professional mission down to a 30-second blurb that gets the point across concisely and effectively.
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Use landscaping to cut down commercial energy consumption
Doug Haymore Facilities & GroundsYou've done all the right things — you turn down the thermostat after hours, you've replaced your light bulbs with LEDs, and you even ensure your computers hibernate quickly when not in use — but you're running out of ways to cut down on your energy usage. While all of those internal ideas are a step in the right direction, it can be helpful to look outside for even more ideas.
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Researchers smell hope in diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareA research group in Boston recently used an olfactometer to determine the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, and they published the results of this study in the recent issue of Annals of Neurology. Those in the Alzheimer's disease community have been aware for many years of the deficits in olfactory function early in the disease process. The olfactory system is also impacted in Parkinson's disease.
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Police beef up security during the holidays
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security'Tis the season to be merry — except maybe for the men in blue. While we all rejoice and relax, the holiday season is a time for extra caution and additional responsibility for police departments around the country. There are more DUI cases at this time of the year than any other, more cases of robbery and theft, and unfortunately even terror threats —like the ISIS threat to the Macy's Thanksgiving parade this year. Jammed-up traffic among the shopping and festivities, visiting families and travel itineraries all contribute to a law enforcement headache.
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What is love? An imaginative thinking, writing and art activity
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationAs a child, I looked forward to reading the comics. I enjoyed the exploits and escapades of Blondie and Dagwood, Nancy and Sluggo, the savvy prehistoric characters in B.C., the ne'er-do-well Andy Capp, the good-hearted green witch, Broom Hilda, and the curmudgeonly Shoe.
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Webinar recap: Digital planning priorities
MultiView Association ManagementMost organizations have no shortage of plans, but digital transformation is rarely front and center. What gets updated (and funded) next: the intranet, internet or extranet? Where do mobile apps, marketing automation and CRM fit in? And how can all of these be used to build competitive advantage?
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Why are good employees unproductive?
Kevin Herring Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementDo you feel energized at the end of the workday? Or does your work experience drain you so much you're just happy to make it through the day? If you're like most people, you're probably somewhere between just doing OK and slogging through. According to annual surveys from Gallup, most employee workdays are anything but energizing. Your 100 percent effort may sometimes feel like it's not as productive as you would like.