by Larissa Biggers, on October 25, 2019
For those not familiar with the Joint Commission, it is a not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies over 22,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the U.S. Accreditation and certification are …
Read Storyby Larissa Biggers, on October 18, 2019
Have you ever wondered if the physical tasks you perform at work are safe? In healthcare, for instance, overexertion from repetitive manual patient handling is the primary cause of musculoskeletal …
Read Storyby Larissa Biggers, on September 06, 2019
“What's one thing you wish you had in your [GI] lab, or one thing you couldn't live without that you currently have?” This attention-grabbing question was posted recently on an …
Read Storyby Larissa Biggers, on August 23, 2019
A recent article in Endoscopy International raises the question, “Should the endoscopist be considered and trained like an athlete?” Although those outside the field of endoscopy might not immediately see …
Read Storyby Larissa Biggers, on August 09, 2019
To attract and retain employees, some businesses offer perks ranging from on-site yoga to monthly karaoke parties. But once the novelty of these benefits wears off, do they really boost …
Read Storyby Larissa Biggers, on August 02, 2019
by Larissa Biggers, on July 25, 2019
For years the American Medical Association has urged individuals to assess their risk for pre-diabetes; by being aware of their status or this pervasive disease, they can head off problems …
Read Storyby Larissa Biggers, on July 19, 2019
by Larissa Biggers, on July 01, 2019
Note to readers: This is an update of the July 6, 2018 post on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Safe Patient Handling app; it includes information about new or …
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