It’s Been a While… I started this blog seven years ago in front of a keyboard in scrubs in an office no bigger than a […]
New Recommendations on Tuberculosis
Did you know that the CDC has changed its recommendations on TB screening? The CDC released updated recommendations for TB screening, testing, and treatment of health […]
What was I thinking?
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. […]
Some practical thoughts about Risk Management
Risk management can be challenging. We know that we are responsible for “managing risk”, but what does that really mean? In practical terms, we support […]
I’m over here sewing patches on my cape
Being in a leadership position is, for lack of a better word-challenging. But, no offense to those non-surgical leaders, who may start their day at […]
A planning guide for the holiday season from my school of hard knocks notebook
I don’t know about you, but I hate that we are already being bombarded with holiday stuff. I just put my bathing suit away, realize […]
My recent plumbing challenge… and what it taught me about time management.
I had a recent shower plumbing problem that was causing bathroom sharing woes in my household. I decided to hire a handyman who had done […]
My top 10 infection control survey blunders…they may be yours too!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]