Some days, it’s easy to forget why we are “here”. Working in surgery can be quite challenging. Being in charge can be even more challenging. […]
A Pow Wow is a gathering…..
I know that you all know it well…effective communication in our busy lives is key. With so many ways we communicate, and so often those […]
My ED visit this week, and the power of quality nursing…
My sharp witted Australian WWII Nurse mother-in-law took a fall this week, and was brought to the emergency room. As I waited, I quickly became […]
NTOD is coming…
June 10th is NTOD….National Time Out Day. It may seem like we are bombarded with safe surgical checklists, time out, and correct site language […]
Family Matters: My perspective lesson
Last week, my life was put on pause as my family and I stopped our lives for a moment as we learned that a loved […]
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. […]
Conscious Sedation…just a little Versed…
Conscious Sedation can be an appropriate way to provide comfort to a patient during certain procedures. Doing it safely means that you implement processes and […]
Care Communication…Are your staff “handing off” effectively?
Not only is care communication important, it is also a AAAHC requirement. Here are some thoughts you may want to consider to improve the process […]