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The Home Hospital: What Is It and How Will It Affect Future Care?
As the general population continues to age and live longer, the healthcare system will face increased demands on its services. Long-term chronic health problems as well as ongoing acute care will stress an already over-taxed system. There has already been a significant shift from inpatient to outpatient procedures as well as shorter in-hospital recovery times…
Read MoreWhat Challenges Should School Counselors Expect as Schools Reopen?
Prior to COVID, most school counselors named their greatest challenge as the number of students they had to advise. Now, in the wake of a global pandemic, counselors face obstacles they likely never imagined. These include managing increased levels of student stress, teaching other staff members how to access mental health services, creating trauma-informed approaches…
Read MoreSharing the Workload: Questions You Can Ask Your Pharmacist Instead of Your Doctor
With an incredible amount of health-related information at our fingertips today, patients can take a great deal of healthcare into their own hands. As conditions get more serious, there are also more doctors and specialists available to provide better diagnoses and more specific treatment plans. However, it can be challenging to schedule timely appointments or…
Read More5 Situations Where Testing Labs May Be Legally at Risk
Laboratory testing is a crucial part of healthcare, and up to 80% of decisions made by doctors rely on such tests. Unfortunately, there are a number of legal risks associated with testing labs, which are regulated by CLIA and subject to penalties if they don’t conform. Read on to find out whether you may be…
Read MoreDo Marriage Counselors Need Professional Liability Insurance?
Marriage counselors work directly with people during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives, so it’s no surprise that there are sometimes misunderstandings that may veer into the litigious territory. It’s important for people who work with marriage counseling to have professional liability insurance that protects both them and their practice from problematic…
Read More8 Malpractice Insurance Terms Every Medical Professional Should Know
Regardless of your area of practice, all healthcare providers have one thing in common: the need for malpractice insurance, also known as professional liability. This safeguards you against claims filed by your patients and can ensure the longevity of your practice. Arming yourself with knowledge of this insurance can help you proactively choose the terms…
Read MoreSocial Worker Insurance: Do I Need My Own Coverage?
Social workers are passionate and giving people, who enter this field with a genuine desire to help people. Unfortunately, social workers are as vulnerable to threats of malpractice as any other licensed healthcare provider. Choosing the right insurance provider not only protects your career but your financial future as well, and allows you to work…
Read MorePandemic Pressures Drive Increased Need for Mental Health Technicians
The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything the world has ever seen before. Every country has been impacted. The subsequent lockdowns, requirements to work remotely and social distancing have caused loneliness, isolation, a social disconnect and burnout for parents. When coupled with the grief and fear the pandemic has created, it is clear why mental health…
Read MoreCelebrate National Student Nurse Day on May 8
Why pursue a career in nursing? Ask a nursing student, and they’ll likely talk about a chance to make a tangible, positive difference in people’s lives. In addition to doing good, however, a nursing career also offers many practical occupational benefits. Nurses enjoy a relatively quick path to entering the healthcare workforce, flexible educational opportunities,…
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