I recently had the opportunity to review all the stuff we do at the front desk. It made me realize how important that front desk […]
Patient teaching: Our podium is often a stretcher.
My mom is a retired teacher. I remember having to go to school in late summer with her so that she could set up […]
I just love writing, reviewing, and revising policies…said no one ever!
If you are anything like me, policy review and revision is something I tend to dread. Sometimes, there is an exhaustive thick policy book […]
Don’t make me turn this Operating Room Around!
Yes, I have actually said this. I did so in a kidding manner, but when I did, I truly felt it. I am sure […]
Sharing the Hats: Delegating those non-patient care tasks.
We have all heard it before: The key to effective management is delegation. But, if you are like me, sometimes it’s hard to let go. […]
Starting Cases on time: Don’t let the pans soak…
We can’t always get the surgeon there on time, but we can take steps to make sure we are ready when they […]
Don’t let Holiday Staffing coverage be your Grinchy Scrooge…
While most people are seemingly out decking the halls, attending holiday luncheons, and taking time off this time of year, most of us are […]
A not ugly holiday sweater gift for you…
A Holiday Gift for you…some medication safety tips and links! (It could be worse-it’s Ugly Holiday Sweater Day…it’s the thought that counts, right?) I know […]
Nursing school lessons that stuck…if it’s not charted…
One of the first things I learned in nursing school, after I put on that embarrassing apron thing over my crisp new white uniform, […]
Preventing those High Noon Standoffs-making sure our policies work
We know that a facility’s policies are considered the “laws” of the center. Not completely unlike the days of the Wild West, they provide […]