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• Tips to help your staff prevent patient data breaches

  Lisa Mulcahy Healthcare Administration

  As a healthcare administrator, you know how important it is to reduce any risk of a patient health information (PHI) data breach. Yet, breaches continue to be a vexing and dangerous problem. A study from Michigan State University found that about 1,800 large data breaches over the course of seven years had to do with lax hospital policies putting information at risk. How can you best assist your staff and your IT to secure the data at your organization? Let the research-based advice in this article be your guide.

• Study results show promise for using ultrasound to assess bone health

  Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied Healthcare

  Osteoporosis affects about 25 percent of women aged 65 years and over and about 5 percent of men aged 65 and over. Unfortunately, most people are unaware that they have osteoporosis until they break a bone. Dual/energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is the gold standard for assessing bone health. Although effective in identifying those with low bone mineral density (BMD), using DXA to screen for bone health is limited by cost, size, and technical requirements to operate the machine. A recent study, however, showed that inexpensive ultrasound screenings for osteoporosis were equal to data gathered using DXA.

• When to work with a coach or a mentor

  Roberta Matuson Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  I'm all for doing things yourself when you can. However, there are certainly times when bringing in an outside resource is well worth the investment. Some of the most vital times to consider working with a coach or mentor include when you are preparing yourself for a promotion, when you need to adjust quickly to a new circumstance, or when you have employees you find challenging to manage. After you've determined having a coach or a mentor would be beneficial to you, the next question is: How does one determine which coach or mentor is right for them?

• Ethology and veterinary practice: The behavior-territory-history connection

  Dr. Myrna Milani Pet Care

  It's difficult to analyze any perceived problem behavior without recognizing the role the animal's territory plays in it. This difficulty occurs because establishing and protecting the territory is a top animal priority. Moreover, this includes the mental and emotional as well as the physical space. If animals don't know where they fit in relative to any people or other animals in their space, their territory is no more secure than a space with physical hazards they must learn to negotiate safely or avoid completely. When people think about their pet's territory, though, they often think about it in general terms — e.g., only in the here and now, and strictly as it relates to their home and yard.

• 7 tips to reducing recoil for the shotgun sports

  Irwin Greenstein Recreation & Leisure

  When it comes to wing and clays shooting, recoil gets a bad rap — especially when it comes to new shooters. The experience goes something like this: someone hands them a shotgun with little to no instructions, gets them ready to shoot a clay target, and when "pull" is called and the trigger is pulled, some poor soul gets smacked mightily in the jaw and shoulder. There’s no getting around the causes of recoil. It comes down to immutable physics. So while recoil can't be eliminated, it can certainly be managed for a much more enjoyable and comfortable shooting experience. Here are some tips that help ensure a low-recoil experience.

• How to help your ER doctors make faster, more accurate diagnoses

  Lisa Mulcahy Medical & Allied Healthcare

  Time is of the absolute essence when it comes to making critical calls in the emergency room. Your hospital's doctors are no doubt experienced in fast evaluation — but could they be making diagnostic decisions even more effectively? Researchers have come up with cutting-edge methods doctors can use to do their jobs better. Consider giving the following advice to your emergency department physicians.

• When should the commercial lease end?

  Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield Retail

  Choosing a commencement date for your commercial lease can be easy enough; however, stating a specific expiration date may be more difficult. That's fair enough, as it is impossible to forecast what the future will hold. Will you be successful at your chosen location? Will an anchor store in the commercial property move out and leave you needing to relocate? Will your own health affect your business operations and result in your selling your business? The short answer is for you to choose your lease term's expiration date based on what's best for you and your business.

• The future of fast food includes more vegan options

  Bambi Majumdar Food & Beverage

  McDonald's introduction of vegan McNuggets in Norway makes for an interesting choice for fast-food diners in the country. It seems U.S. locations may see the same on their restaurants' menus in coming years. The healthier options in some markets show that new-age McDonald's customers want better choices, even in their fast food. The new vegan "chicken" nuggets contain potatoes, onion, carrots, chickpeas, and corn inside a fried, breaded coating. A recent report published by Global Data shows food trends shifting towards veganism and meat-free substitutes. Clearly, the fast-food giant has been paying attention.

• Career advice from 8 successful women

  Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Women's History Month, celebrated every March, recognizes the remarkable achievements and contributions of women. However, it's also an opportunity to inspire and educate other women. So, we asked eight very successful women in various occupations and industries to share their tips and advice with fellow women.

• 3 reasons healthcare leaders should consider an executive coach

  Catherine Iste Healthcare Administration

  The healthcare industry is in a state of flux at all levels. Staffing shortages continue, and while the number of students in the pipeline is improving, care organizations of all types are finding it difficult to develop a strong bench. This increases the pressure on leaders at all levels within every type of healthcare institution to creatively lead, inspire, and balance resources with care and business management. Here are three ways leadership coaching can help.

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