Recent Articles
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First nurse hackathon provides opportunity for innovation
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationNursing is a hands-on profession. Highly trained and educated, nurses are the true caregivers to patients in hospitals, homes and communities. They are in the trenches of healthcare, trying to make it all work for their patients.
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The global oil industry: Where does struggling BP go from here?
Lucy Wallwork Natural ResourcesThe new year for BP has started with reports of thousands more job cuts, and the axing of a high-profile art sponsorship deal as the London-based major rushes to cut both operating and capital costs in the wake of historic losses for 2015 that surprised markets.
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HIMSS: Clinical IT executives important for healthcare
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationThe presence of a clinical IT executive in a healthcare provider organization may have a notable impact on the organization's orientation toward health IT, the 27th annual installment of the HIMSS Leadership Survey points out.
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New York battling obstacles to K-12 special education
Bambi Majumdar EducationA recent report released by the New York City Education Department said that close to 40 percent of New York City students may not be receiving the special education services for which they have been recommended. A lack of reliable data has compounded the problem further and now, even with the report at hand, officials are not sure exactly what percentage of students are being deprived of what they so sorely need.
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Air quality debate stings UK into action
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThe air conditioning and ventilation sectors in the United Kingdom are working together in a rare demonstration of cross-industry collective action following a high-profile report condemning Britain's air quality. The groups, led by leading HVAC body the Building Engineering Services Association, are aiming to raise the subject of indoor air quality (IAQ) up the political agenda, in response to the report "Every breath we take" from the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
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Thinking small could yield big results
Mark Huber Medical & Allied HealthcareIf you attended the Heli-Expo show earlier this month in Louisville, you got to see snow as well as some interesting things on the show floor — including a mock-up of a Bell 505 light single with a United Rotorcraft EMS interior. Generally, you wouldn't think a helicopter this small would be suitable for the HEMS mission, but its flat floor and big doors get if just over the goal line.
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6 ways to keep millennial employees happy
Kelly Sharp Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn first half of this article, we learned that millennials are expected to overload the workforce in a few short years. Once millennial employees get started, their creative and technological skills will be an asset to any company. But unlike past generations, millennials expect more in return than just a 401(k) plan. Today, a company must nurture the skills of their millennial employees to keep them on.
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Gene study findings could one day prevent gray hair
Cait Harrison Medical & Allied HealthcareSpotted a few gray hairs lately? It turns out there could be more to blame than stress or aging. A large international study has uncovered the first gene identified for causing gray hair, which confirms graying is not based solely on environmental factors. The study, published this month in the journal Nature Communications, looked at more than 6,000 Latin Americans and identified a total of 10 genes affecting with hair shape, graying, monobrow, eyebrow and beard thickness.
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Is Airbnb really a threat to the traditional lodging industry?
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAs a model of sharing economy, Airbnb started off from the idea of letting travelers rent an "unused" bed, a bedroom or an entire suite/house from a host. When consumers make good use of other consumers' unused or underutilized resources, the society as a whole can gain extra value.
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Use a laser focus in your luxury client marketing
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesWhen it comes to attracting high-end clients for design services, less is definitely more. Glitzy home and lifestyle magazines are chock-full of sumptuous photos of interiors and stylish ads for luxury goods, but they are more likely to appeal to affluent rather than wealthy consumers. Those with the most to spend are seeking a more bespoke experience, something created especially for them — and that includes how you reach them.