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In an attempt to save money, or be lean, or have less hours, or something like that, our hospital is having techs rotate in as full day phlebotomists. I would say our lab was probably 50/50 split on either being fine with the idea or absolutely hating...
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This past weekend I saw the most traumas since I started back in July. We usually have one or two a shift but this was out of control. It is the first time that the consequences of this type of tragedy really hit home for me. This was made worse by having...
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Your employees will ARNF (always remember, never forget) these customizable year-end awards. When I was little, I pored over the pages of my parents' yearbooks. Haha, that lady has funny Farrah hair. And so does that lady. And that lady ... and that one....
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There are three more weeks of school left and I am very excited! The next step of life is waiting for me ahead. The only thing that is stopping me...Is MOVING! I now realized why I decided to stay in the same apartment for the past four years despite...
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Last year I wrote a "Thankful Blog" including a list of things I was thankful for over the course of the year. Likewise, I have many things to be thankful about this year. They include: Great patients, coworkers and managers -In just 5 short months of...
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Frankie says relax around the holidays. Or Frankie will be upset. And you don't want to upset Frankie, do you? Last year, my family and I decided to do a wonderful thing. We cancelled Christmas. The economy was in the tank, and it hit my hometown hard....
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Now that the excitement and festivities of Respiratory Care Week are starting to settle down and we're back to our normal routine, it is time to prepare for the upcoming holiday season. It's always a busy and exciting time with a variety of activities...
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Check out the new robotic arm OTs and PTs in Ohio are using to help stroke patients regain strength and function in their upper extremities. There’s a picture with the story. http://www.chillicothegazette.com/article/20091125/NEWS01/911250316 The robot...
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According to a list compiled by CareerCast.com , physician assistant ranks in the top eight most-stressful jobs in the country, along with newspaper reporter, general practice physician, real estate agent, advertising account executive, photojournalist,...
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Through working on ADVANCE , I have had the opportunity to travel to many great cities across our nation. I love going to conferences, seeing new places and getting to meet all of you ADVANCE readers! However, I know when I get back to the office after...
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Mmmm, tasty ... Blogger's note: Get an idea of what the heck I am doing in this post by checking out this other post here . I can think of very few things that are not delicious that include the word "chip." Chocolate chip? Yes, please. Potato chip? Mmm...
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Thanksgiving is upon us, and so it made sense to me to write about something I'm thankful for this week. No, I'm not talking about good health and good fortune, nor am I referring to my fiancé, family and friends. While I'm thankful for all of those things...
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As I sat through almost nine straight hours of lecture yesterday, I found I had some time to reflect on the past few months in this new chapter of my life. Despite the fact that I couldn't wait for my long day to be over, tonight I spent the car ride...
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As caregivers, nursing home personnel have an obligation to exercise some protective oversight and supervision over their patients. While most nursing home patients do not have access to their own banking or financial records, and cannot send money or...
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For patients, employers and payers to make well-informed health care decisions, they must have access to meaningful and easy-to-understand quality and cost data; such transparency is critical to overall health care reform. Strategies to involve patients...
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Yesterday, I read the Nov. 23 article on HISTalk about a multi-group practice that went electronic, and then turned its defunct chart storage room into useful office space. The "before and after" photos were particularly striking. Pre-scanning, the room...
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Cancer patients have a lot on their plate when they cope with chemotherapy and radiation as they try to stamp out the run-away cells in their body. New findings show these same cancer patients have some unexpected sleep problems as well. Three of four...
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You're ailing. You have respiratory symptoms of all sorts from a runny nose to coughing fits. Is it the flu? a cold? Or for real pessimists -- pneumonia? How do you know? How does your doctor decide? It's a bit of a sticky dilemma. Sometimes a physician's...
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Second week with the NHS and things are moving along nicely. I've spent time with each of the relevant community health care groups. My own, the 24/7 team, is analogous to a medical ward in a hospital. Services are provided around the clock to patients...
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Recently I was told if there is no denial of claims and patients are making progress, the physical therapy department is a success. This got me to thinking about success in a rehab department. What exactly is the criterion for success in rehab? Good communication...
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Over the last few weeks my department has been undergoing some changes. After reviewing our numbers over the last few months, our manager realized we haven't been complaint with the three-hour rule. For those who don't work in a rehab setting, the three-hour...
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The devil's in the details. Not always. Sometimes the devil is in your attitude. If you find yourself saddled with a negative outlook, there's no better time for an attitude adjustment than Thanksgiving. Below are some opposing viewpoints to common circumstances...
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Old Habits Die Hard I'm a creature of routine. I love routine. I love the predictability of doing the same thing over and over, of knowing what's around the next corner. I start planning things in January that won't be done until July so I can plan everything...
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We have a new girl who just finished orientation in the NICU. She's good, really good, and has the potential to be great. She's handled most situations so far with calm and grace, and no one has a doubt she will be a great therapist. Last night, we had...
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An optimist will tell you the glass is half-full; the pessimist, half-empty; and the engineer will tell you the glass is twice the size it needs to be. - Anonymous The lab tech will tell you it's not properly labeled, but that's another blog. Merriam...
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