Stress is a natural response that everyone deals with, but being able to manage it during a laboratory emergency can make all the difference in...Read More »
One of the truisms of managing healthcare in current climes and times is the importance of creating environments that can withstand the slings and...Read More »
Having bopped around a fair amount of the nation over the last 6 months or so, I heard a fair number of stories from folks working in healthcare...Read More »
The official start of hurricane season is almost here. Hurricanes, especially the monster storms, have taught American hospitals some big lessons...Read More »
As CMS begins focusing more on emergency preparedness planning, review your hospital’s plans to ensure they include how the facility will handle a...Read More »
There is not one hospital in the United States that is immune from disasters, whether caused by internal system failures or events externally...Read More »
Well, not strictly speaking—I’m pretty sure we’ve been working on preparedness in the ambulatory care settings for a while now. I suspect that...Read More »
A crisis can happen at any time, anywhere, and to any organization or community. Some are fairly predictable, such as the cyclical patterns of...Read More »
During a crisis, many people placed in leadership positions often resort to an authoritative management approach because of the sudden and often...Read More »
Review Emergency Medical Treatment & Active Labor Act (EMTALA) requirements with your emergency departments, especially as the season for flu...Read More »
