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• The importance of relationships to healthcare delivery

  Keith Carlson Medical & Allied Healthcare

  When a patient walks through the door of a physician's office, the success of that visit is largely predicated upon the relationship between the doctor and the patient. If a nurse is readying an anxious patient for surgery, the nurse's ability to connect with that individual and provide compassionate care is crucial. And when a school nurse tends to a disabled child's tracheostomy, the previously established trust between child and adult is central to comfort and a sense of mutuality. Healthcare is built upon a foundation of relationships; without those links, the provision of such care can feel sterile, lifeless, and devoid of any deeper meaning.

• An unexpected way to reignite the spark for veteran teachers

  Catherine Iste Education

  Often, professional development throughout the year is based on the newest trends, a district initiative or a fundamental requirement that just has to get done. Unfortunately, it seems the longer an educator teaches, the less value these training sessions provide. Instead of resigning yourself to boredom, try this unexpected way to reignite the teaching spark and enjoy a genuine opportunity for professional development. Instead of looking at professional development seminars as the only opportunity for professional development, consider opportunities for change as additional options for learning and growth.

• Housing America part 3: Housing and race

  Lucy Wallwork Civil & Government

  No discussion of the state of housing in the U.S. can be discussed without addressing the constant thread of race that has been woven through the debate from day one. Housing is only one component in the persistent racial divide in the U.S., but because shelter and wealth have become so intrinsically linked, housing is an area that has an outsized impact on inequalities. Explicit segregation laws have not determined the legal basis for housing allocation for more than 70 years. Today, you are breaking the law if you display explicit racial prejudice in the housing sector. But one look at America’s public housing estates will reveal a starkly divided country. Indeed, the housing divide in over 20 metropolitan areas today is so stark that they have been qualified as "hyper-segregated."

• Jakarta, Indonesia’s new airport could be built starting in 2021

  Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & Automotive

  Indonesia is one of the nations in the Asia-Pacific region at the center of a growing demand for air travel, which is putting immense pressure on existing airport facilities. With the likes of Bangkok, Beijing and Kuala Lumpur looking at solutions to increase their capacities, Indonesia’s main airport operator, Angkasa Pura II, has revealed plans to build a brand-new airport for Jakarta. Construction could begin in 2021. The announcement naturally raised a few uncertainties over how the project will proceed. A lot of ground needs to be covered before work can commence.

• 4 keys to successful intervention for children with speech, language and…

  Sheilamary Koch Education

  Many deficits in the area of speech, language and hearing are progressive. This is why Amy Sindelar, a pediatric speech-language pathologist, believes so strongly in looking out for those early red flags in children under 3 years old. "The earlier you can get started in therapy the better," says Sindelar, who is an adjunct lecturer at Northwestern University and is on staff as a speech and language pathologist at Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois. "Research supports that early detection has a positive impact on long-term prognosis so it’s important to catch issues in the critical window of opportunity."

• Taking new steps to repair community relations

  Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

  Police departments around the country are coming up with innovative ways to repair and rebuild community relations. One police department in Mississippi, for instance, has started issuing vouchers instead of tickets for minor traffic infractions. In Oxford, local residents won't get a ticket if they are stopped for a busted tail light or headlight. Instead, they are handed a voucher to get it fixed. As a result, police in the town have teamed up with local businesses for free car light repairs. Called the "We Care Program," it is the police department's initiative to build better relations with the community that it serves.

• Do candidates really accept job offers based on an employer’s brand…

  Terri Williams Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Companies often search a job applicant's background before deciding to extend a job offer. A less than favorable background has caused many employers to shy away from an applicant. However, the results of a reputation management study by MRINetwork reveal that job candidates are also checking an employer's background. According to the study, 59 percent of job candidates believe that an employer's brand strength is either important or very important. Compensation and opportunities for advancement are seen as positive factors influencing the employer's brand.

• 3 ways accounting is vital to ministry vision

  Deborah Ike Religious Community

  If your job responsibilities include keeping track of the church’s finances, you know that your role is frequently overlooked as part of ministry. After all, you ask other staff members to submit requests by a set date, fill out forms, turn in receipts, and manage their departmental budgets. If you don't work in your church's accounting department, please note that those individuals love the church just as much as the front-line folks. They just show their commitment in different ways. Here are three ways accounting is vital to a church's ministry.

• HIMSS releases report forecasting healthcare trends for 2019

  Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied Healthcare

  In late January, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) announced the availability of a new report, "2019 Healthcare Trends Forecast: The Beginning of a Consumer-Driven Reformation." The paper features commentary and analysis from leaders across HIMSS, Healthbox, Health 2.0 and PCHAlliance, each of whom have a bird's-eye view of industry trends and the levers of change. The report is organized around four key trends: digital health implications and applications, consumer impact, financial and demographic challenges, and issues of data governance and policy.

• NFC applications for wine and spirits brands

  Marsha Frydrychowski Food & Beverage

  By 2024, the global near-field communication (NFC) market will nearly triple as adoption of the technology grows. The latest generation of iPhones can read NFC tags without the use of a third-party app. All of this means the average smartphone-carrying consumer will not only be familiar with NFC but will be able to tap their device to an NFC label on a bottle and access any verification or promotional material programmed into the tag. This article will examine two of the strongest business cases for wine and spirits brands to adopt NFC smart labeling technology: Authentication and social engagement.

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