In this time of great uncertainty and medical need, Professional Women in Healthcare® (PWH®) wants the industry to know, “We are here for you.” Although the leadership development organization had to cancel its annual Leadership Summit, PWH® leaders immediately secured dates for next year (May 17-19, 2021) and found new ways to continue the organization’s mission … [Read more...]

By Jon Gordon “Do you struggle with fear?” Every hand in the audience went up when I asked the question. “Do your negative thoughts come from you?” Most said “Yes.” “Are you sure,” I asked? “Who would ever choose to have a negative thought?” Eyes widened, some heads shook and a few people smiled. They were having an Aha moment. I then explained that your … [Read more...]

How to make decisions in a crisis By Lisa Earle McLeod “In every deliberation, we must consider the impact on the seventh generation… even if it requires having skin as thick as the bark of a pine.” The seventh generation principle comes from the Native American culture, where it was used to make decisions large and small. Putting yourself in the position of future … [Read more...]

Editor’s note: Technology is playing an increasing role in the day-to-day business of sales reps. In this department, Repertoire will profile the latest developments in software and gadgets that reps can use for work and play. COVID-19: There’s an app for that Apple announced it had released a new screening tool and set of resources to help people stay informed and take … [Read more...]

The show must not go on The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), a staple for auto makers and enthusiasts, announced in late March that it would cancel its June 2020 show in Detroit due to the coronavirus pandemic. The venue, Detroit’s TCF Center, has been turned into a temporary field hospital by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). “Although we are … [Read more...]

DUKAL Corporation has introduced its latest innovative solution, with the Capseus Bone Dust Collector (Capseus BDC-15). Designed to easily provide cost-effective local autograft generated at the surgical site during spinal fusion surgery, the Capseus BDC-15 reduces hospital costs, time, and infection risk, while providing higher-quality bone. Spinal fusion is performed on … [Read more...]

Physical health amid a pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has likely brought many changes to how you live your life, and with it uncertainty, altered daily routines, financial pressures and social isolation, wrote Dana Sparks for Mayo Clinic’s health blog. “You may worry about getting sick, how long the pandemic will last and what the future will bring. Information overload, … [Read more...]

Understanding the opioid epidemic, and how the CDC, states, communities and healthcare providers are working to combat it. What are opioids? According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, opioids are a class of drugs naturally found in the opium poppy plant and that work in the brain to produce a variety of effects, including the relief of pain with many of these drugs. Opioids can … [Read more...]

Could a healthcare provider’s antiseptic solution itself be a possible source of contamination? Skin antiseptic products are used to reduce bacterial burden on skin prior to performing invasive medical procedures, such as injections or surgical incisions. In this role, skin antiseptics, including alcohol, iodine, and chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), are part of the frontline … [Read more...]

Why UV air filtration units are critical to patient – and caregiver – safety, and how to broach the topic with customers Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, conversations on how to reduce airborne transmission of pathogen have come front and center. UV air filtration units are one solution distributor reps can discuss with their customers. In the following Q&A, Alan Kivia, … [Read more...]