In a healthcare setting, every employee fulfills an important role. Some provide patient care, some clean rooms, some fill prescriptions, and some sterilize instruments. A healthcare environment can be home to many germs, and sterilizing instruments properly is essential for limiting patients’ exposure to them. For Central Service Professionals Week, it’s important to recognize and… Read more »
Some careers are growing, and others are declining. When you’re considering a career, it’s helpful to know which way the job numbers are going. If you are considering a healthcare career, you’ll be happy to know that the field is experiencing job growth. Range of occupations There are many separate careers within the healthcare industry…. Read more »
Everyone has good days and bad days, and people in healthcare are no exception. However, how they handle the bad days can be very important. A positive attitude can affect all aspects of life, including work. For people who work in healthcare, it can affect their interactions with coworkers, patients, patients’ family members, and others…. Read more »
During National Surgical Tech Week, it’s the perfect opportunity to take a step back and really appreciate five of the best characteristics and skills we appreciate about surgical technologists. Ability to Learn New Technologies Technology is everywhere, including healthcare. It can make life easier and simpler in many ways; for example, technological advances will mean… Read more »
Surgical techs are important members of operating room teams, and National Surgical Tech Week is a great time to celebrate these techs, their dedication and accomplishments, and the differences they make every day. Calming Presence The operating room can be a tense, high-pressure environment. Surgical techs must work well in high-stress situations by maintaining a… Read more »
It’s nice to be recognized and appreciated, isn’t it? National Surgical Tech week is coming up, and that’s a wonderful opportunity to recognize surgical techs and show them how much they’re appreciated. Here are some ideas to help celebrate them and how much they mean to your organization. Plan an Event A party can be… Read more »
Infection control is a critical component of every aspect of healthcare. Whether a patient visits a doctor’s office, undergoes outpatient surgery, or has an extensive hospital stay, infection control is an essential part of ensuring that the patient avoids contracting an infectious disease. Need to Learn New Technology Technology makes a difference in healthcare every… Read more »
When considering a job in healthcare or another field, it can be very helpful to get an overview of what’s involved in the position and get a sense of what a typical day might look like. It’s important to note that with respiratory therapy, as with other jobs in health care, the specifics will depend… Read more »
Digital health is having impacts now, but it has the potential to have a far greater impact in the future. It’s becoming more common, and new uses are discovered every day. The possibilities are endless, but there are several factors that give us an indication of what’s on the horizon. Devices and beyond Smartphones are… Read more »
New technology is everywhere, including in the healthcare industry. Although a great deal of that technology has to do with testing, diagnosing, and treating patients, other technological breakthroughs affect how patients interact with healthcare providers and receive care. Digital health is a prime example of that. What is digital health? Digital health is a relatively… Read more »