In Search of Greatness Recently I watched the documentary “In Search of Greatness” about top athletes, including Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan, Pele, and others. The filmmakers were searched common themes to determine what made these athletes so amazing. There were a few things that kept coming to the surface. The athletes were competitive on a different level, dedicated … [Read more...]
At the Press of a Button
By Jim Poggi The CBC: 3, 2, 1 … blast off! The finger resting on the button knows that once it presses the button things will change. Excitement and anticipation builds. Whether the finger is resting on the button that launches a rocket, starts a Formula 1 race car or a sleek, speedy ocean racer, it knows that pressing the button will set exciting events into motion and … [Read more...]
The Sepsis Puzzle
Sepsis disguises itself too well Sepsis: It’s subtle, and deadly. It offers some clues of its existence, but you have to be watching for them. Early diagnosis is essential to stop it in its tracks. Sepsis impacts between 900,000 and 3 million people in the United States each year, according to Terri Lee Roberts, BSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC, senior infection preventionist for the … [Read more...]
Why Nice People Start Turf Wars
By Lisa Earle McLeod Steve knew he was facing a challenge. As he walked into the budget meeting, he squared his shoulders and took a deep breath. The facts were on his side. Now it was time to convince the rest of the senior team, and, most importantly, his CEO. The challenge at hand was the marketing budget. For the last two budget cycles, Steve had been … [Read more...]
Dennis Mullins: Steering a vehicle for change at IU Health
Strategic thinkers: The healthcare supply chain needs more of them. However, a strategic thinker who lacks good communication skills or change-management skills risks either failing in whatever initiative they are involved, or succeeding painfully, says Dennis Mullins, senior vice president of supply chain operations at Indiana University Health. Mullins was named … [Read more...]
Home Healthcare Providers to Face Worker Shortages
Smart Selling: Distributor Sales Strategies From HIDA By Elizabeth Hilla, Senior Vice President, Health Industry Distributors Association You may have heard from many of your post-acute and home healthcare customers about the difficulties hiring workers in this space. But did you know this is part of a national trend? Demand for home healthcare workers is expected … [Read more...]
Healthy Reps
Delay the inevitable Here’s good news for those who can’t stand the thought of getting – and using – a gym membership. Physical activity of any intensity – even if it means just walking around for a bit – provides health benefits. “If you have a job or lifestyle that involves a lot of sitting, you can lower your risk of early death by moving more often, for as long as you … [Read more...]
Diabetes: In the News
Updated recommendations from ADA The American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes is updated and published annually in a supplement to the January issue of Diabetes Care. Based on new data, ADA changed the criteria for the diagnosis of diabetes to include two abnormal test results from the same sample (i.e., fasting plasma glucose and A1C from … [Read more...]