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Study: More mosquito-borne infections associated with early season hurricanes

Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied Healthcare

Hurricanes and other heavy rainfall events (HREs) can affect the transmission of vector-borne infectious diseases in the southern coastal United States and other temperate areas of the world. Stagnant water left in the aftermath of a heavy rainfall event provides rich breeding grounds for mosquitoes, which increases the likelihood of human infection. The timing of a hurricane has a significant influence on a storm’s effect on the spread of these infections, such as West Nile virus, Zika, chikungunya and dengue, according to the result of new study published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.

5 easy ways to repair a relationship with a patient

Lisa Mulcahy Healthcare Administration

As a primary care physician or specialist, you know that patients stop coming to a physician for a wide range of reasons — some of which are understandable, some not. Perhaps a patient has had a frightening experience during a test or procedure, or maybe a patient feels he or she hasn't had their concerns taken seriously enough. The good news is that you can easily stop a patent from switching practices, or worse, avoiding medical care altogether, with these proactive and effective tips.

Unique patient identifier ban lifted in House vote, still faces Senate

Scott E. Rupp Healthcare Administration

The 20-year ban on the ability of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to establish a unique patient identifier has finally been struck down — in part. A unique patient identifier (or the lack of one) has long been a primary issue for health IT insiders and leaders. The U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of ending the ban June 12. If it becomes law, it would allow federal funds to create the long-sought-after patient identifiers. The bill now moves to the Senate to be taken up for debate.

Modified pig organs may be possible for use in humans, but not as quickly…

Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied Healthcare

Despite estimates that gene-edited pig organs would be available for use in humans by this year, research continues on the plan that could alleviate critical organ shortages. In 2017, founders of the startup eGenesis announced plans to use CRISPR gene-editing technology to make pig organs safe for use in humans. At the time, eGenesis co-founder and Harvard geneticist George Church predicted that modified pig organs would be available for use in humans within a year, maybe two. However, Church admits his prediction hasn't come to fruition.

Research explains why bullying exists, inspires strategies for change in…

Amanda Ghosh Medical & Allied Healthcare

Anyone who has experienced bullying at work knows how mind-boggling it is to see professionals misbehave. Fortunately, we’ve learned why bullying exists, so we know how to design safer workplaces. For example, not all uncivil behavior constitutes bullying. According to the American Nurses Association, bullying is "repeated, unwanted, harmful actions intended to humiliate, offend, and cause distress in the recipient." Incivility is "one or more rude, discourteous, or disrespectful actions that may or may not have a negative intent behind them."

5 kinds of difficult managers — and how to retrain them

Lisa Mulcahy Business Management, Services & Risk Management

We all remember our favorite teachers in school — and those instructors we'd rather forget, too. Employees view their tough-to-deal-with superiors the same way, of course. A less-than-personable manager may be great for your company's bottom line in terms of achieving profit, but the way he or she deals with her team should be addressed. A difficult manager can sometimes have a long-lasting impact on your entire business. The good news is you can work with even a problematic manager once you understand the type of personality you're dealing with. Let's talk about some common tough manager types — and the smartest ways to collaborate with each type most fruitfully.

5 surprisingly simple cost-cutters to employ at your hospital

Lisa Mulcahy Healthcare Administration

As a hospital administrator, reducing expenses is always a top priority. There are many technologically complex strategies you can use to cut expenses. Sometimes, however, simple logic can be your best bet. Researchers have identified a number of simple but highly effective ways hospitals can save money and increase patient safety. You can put them into practice immediately. Try these recommendations.

Healthcare professionals, take time to transition

Lisa Cole Medical & Allied Healthcare

Whether we work on the floor, in a cubicle or in the executive corner office, most of us in healthcare run, run, run all day long. And then, many of us press on and push ourselves at this pace into the wee hours, attending to household and childcare duties on our "second shift." How realistic, given that we're not robots, is it to continually go from "on" to more "on?" Remember that Dunkin’ Donuts ad, "Time to Make the Donuts?" How healthy is that? Healthcare providers, take heed! We need to take time to transition.

Podcast: A cash practice fueled by Instagram

Jarod Carter Marketing

With over 75,000 followers, Leon Knight gets at least one patient a week directly from Instagram. For a small solo cash practice … that’s huge, especially since he currently does zero paid social media advertising! In this episode, Knight shares with us how he grew such a following, the kind of content that brings in local patients, and what he does with his social media to show that his practice is all about the patient.

The psychic compost of your healthcare career

Keith Carlson Medical & Allied Healthcare

Does your healthcare, medical, or nursing career result in psychic, mental, emotional, or spiritual compost that can be used to feed your career and help it come to complete fruition? When a gardener looks at compost, she doesn’t just see dirt, worms, and slimy rotting veggies. Rather, the gardener sees the potential of that compost to become new soil that can nourish her garden and continue the cycle of growth and blossoming. The same can be said of your healthcare career: you can consciously choose for your gains, losses, and stories to feed your career, provide inspiration, and continue to clarify your personal and professional mission.

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