I have the privilege of assisting surgical facilities prepare for surveys. I have seen countless wonderful, clean, well prepared centers where I would feel confident […]
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 […]
Patient Satisfaction…tips to keeping patients happy
We’ve all been there. We work hard to do everything right for our patients to ensure their safety, provide care in an efficient and timely […]
A recipe for credentialing success..
Maintaining credentialing files can be a job in itself. I think it’s the way you approach it. Not unlike a challenging project or recipe, with […]
Hospital transfers and the new Medicare rules…
When we have to facilitate a hospital transfer, we have to shift into high gear. Not only do we have to ensure a safe and […]
They say you can’t go home again…
I am writing my blog this week as I sit in an old friend’s breakfast restaurant drinking coffee in the town where I grew […]
The day I met Jeff Foxworthy by my surgery center
A couple of years ago, I was getting ready for a busy day at my surgery center. I got up showered, dressed, ran out the […]
Who is Anita Dorr and why should you thank her?
This is a picture of Anita Dorr.I recently learned that it turns out that Anita started out as an OR nurse, became a nursing […]
The Driveway Incident and the school of hard knocks…
I have a confession…I am a car girl. I love cars, especially muscle cars. If I win the lottery, I will buy a 60’s model […]