Posts Tagged“Healthcare”

How Do You Find a HIPAA Compliant Digital Signature Service?

Healthcare professionals find digital signatures to be of great benefit in their daily operations. The use of the signatures increases the efficiency of many administrative tasks, but countless practitioners remain hesitant to use them. They don’t understand the requirements and worry they won’t be in compliance. How can a practice find electronic signature software that’s compliant with all HIPAA requirements? The practice must ensure the security and legality of any document signed electronically. Furthermore, they must guarantee the integrity of the protected health information. When the software meets these two requirements, the practice is free to use digital signatures as…

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Yasith Weerasuriya on Trends in Nursing Education

Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to talk with Yasith Weerasuriya, President of Stanbridge University. As many readers know, Stanbridge specializes in nursing education and offers programs for students interested in becoming an RN or LPN and a Bachelor of Science degree program that prepares students to be healthcare leaders. Stanbridge University was voted one of the “Best 25 Private Schools for Nursing” by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education and is accredited by WASC and ACICS. Over 93% of Stanbridge’s graduates have passed their boards on the first attempt, with a large number scoring in the top 10th…

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Medical Care for Women in Montreal

Women need a good healthcare system for general illnesses as well as specialized and preventative care and treatment. Once a woman reaches the age of 13, one of the services they will require is reproductive healthcare services. These call for gynecological services.  As we know, all gynecologists do not come equal. It’s therefore natural that you would want to find the best one. So how do you go about this? Here are five things to look for when searching for a good gynecologist in Montreal.  1. They Come Highly Recommended Whether you are looking for a gynecologist for yourself or…

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The Dangers of Low-Quality Hospital Cleaning

Our healthcare system is a truly remarkable and inspiring feat of modern medicine, with care being administered to a diverse population on a day-to-day basis. However, with so much unpredictability in the healthcare facility’s environment as of late, it is crucial to remain aware of the dangers that low-quality hospital cleaning introduces.  That said, not every hospital or healthcare facility’s prime focus is to provide their patients with a clean and sterile environment. But little do they know that cleanliness directly affects the healthcare facility’s ability to offer high-quality patient care. On the other hand, healthcare facilities have seen a…

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Training as a General Practitioner – PEP versus the AGPT

In order for a medical student to become a fully qualified GP (General Practitioner) in Australia, they can’t just jump straight from med school to becoming a doctor. Once a student has successfully attained a medical degree, the pathway to becoming a GP that can practice anywhere in the country relies on practical on the job training under the supervision of a specialist. Generally, this training takes place within a hospital and operates under the AGPT (Australian General Practice Training) program. To become a fully qualified general practitioner and be able to apply for general practitioner jobs, fledgling doctors have…

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Individual Vs Family Floater Health Plans: Which One is

Personal health care insurance is a type of insurance that provides financial support to an insured person if the insured person needs healthcare help. Whereas, a family floater health insurance is extended to the dependents.  Let’s understand in detail how both the plans work! How Does Individual health plan work? An individual health care insurance plan covers an insured person’s medical expenses. It offers medical benefits such as cashless hospitalization, more accessible medication, and immediate medical services, among many other things. Unlike group health plans, individual health care insurance has no restrictions or age limits. In short, individual health care…

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Ad Hoc Analysis Use Cases

In Latin, ad hoc means “for this.” As the Merriam-Webster dictionary points out, the English usage has essentially evolved to mean “for this specific purpose.” In the context of data analytics and business intelligence refer to insights produced to meet users’ specific needs rather than produced in a generalized or scheduled manner. Think of it as the difference between being able to ask a role-specific question on the fly and receive a relevant answer vs. having to comb through a canned, monthly report in an attempt to find potentially useful information. At the end of the day, ad hoc analysis…

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How Nurse Leaders Supported Frontline Nurses During Covid-19

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put the healthcare sector under tremendous pressure. The rising infections and deaths from the deadly virus are causing disturbance across the sector. Meanwhile, the sector is contributing to the effort to reduce the impact of the pandemic. Today, everyone in this sector plays some role in the healthcare organization to deal with the pandemic and offer treatment to the patients. However, the top nurse leaders took a prominent role in tackling the situation effectively by supporting the frontline nurses and meeting their on-site needs. They are leading the team of nurses and utilizing the data…

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Five Easy And Effective Exercises Nurses Can Do During Their Shift

If you’re a healthcare professional, you probably know the benefits and importance of exercise. And you also know that it’s something you should do regularly. However, due to some reasons, many people fail to maintain a regular fitness routine. Nurses, In particular, find it even more challenging to squeeze in some exercise amid hectic shifts, long working hours, achieving professional goals, and other personal commitments. However, regular exercise helps to cope with work-related burnout and stress in a healthcare profession. So if you’re a nurse, you probably need to fit some in your routine more than others. Luckily, you don’t…

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Effective Ways Healthcare Unit Can Improve Physical Fitness of the Employees

Healthcare is all about taking care of patients while making sure their lifestyle is in order. However, while the sector dedicates itself to caring for patients, the healthcare workers often neglect their own well-being. Although it is valid for almost all sectors, when employees work and dedicate themselves to their jobs, they overlook the importance of their health. However, it is not entirely their fault, as most sectors, including the healthcare sector, are not proactive regarding employee’s health and well-being, but this needs to change.  If employees choose to continue neglecting their health, they may catch diseases such as diabetes…

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