I trust you know the drill….you are sitting at your desk, working away, dealing with the issues of the day, and your front office […]
This is not a drill! It’s a plan and a CMS rule……what the CMS Emergency Preparation Rule means, and tips for compliance.
As you may be aware, CMS added a new regulation for all Medicare suppliers including ASC’s, requiring very specific actions for Emergency Preparedness, […]
Sometimes we can be a little tone deaf…
Do you know how some days just take on a vibe of their own? Like the days when everyone is working together as a […]
Six things I would love to tell my patients…..
Interacting with patients and their families can be very rewarding. Most are kind, grateful for the care we provide, and responsive to our instructions. Effectively communicating […]
The grass isn’t always greener…
When I was little, I lived in a small suburb in western New York with my mom, dad, and little brother. We didn’t have much, […]
Keeping it simple…a strategy for managing the daily adventure
Managing surgery is if anything, an adventure. No producing widgets for us. Every day brings something new. It is definitely not for the faint-hearted or […]
Active shooter scenario as a disaster drill
As much as I hate to admit it, as we consider the possible threats to our facility’s safety, in light of recent senseless events both […]
What I did on my summer vacation…
I have just returned from an amazing vacation. For the first time ever, I had an opportunity to travel to Europe. I cashed in […]
A skills “add” to your resume you probably don’t know you have…
I recently had an intriguing conversation with an amazing nurse I know, who possesses some of the qualities that make for a great surgical leader. […]
Three of my top surgical hacks and “Ideas that Work”…
I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for ways to make things simpler, especially with all the challenges of managing surgery. Life […]