Healthcare workers have been through the wringer in the last two years. There is a cloud hanging over the industry with the spread of COVID-19 and all of its variants. So what can you do as a manager to make the culture of your workplace better? Just a few mindset shifts can change the whole… Read more »
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COVID-19 threw the medical industry into a tailspin. With an increased demand for healthcare staff, it’s not surprising that many facilities began to find it challenging to attract and hire top talent. But the situation is a lot more nuanced, and there are plenty of things facility managers can do to make their job openings… Read more »
Respiratory therapists are essential for many people dealing with lung diseases and disorders such as Asthma, COPD, chest trauma, lung cancer, or COVID-19 related illnesses. They need to work well with patients and other medical professionals to ensure the best respiratory care. What qualities should you look for when you’re hiring a registered respiratory therapist?… Read more »
The Great Resignation is hitting the healthcare field hard. Many employees are quitting their positions and searching for better environments, more money, or a complete lifestyle change. That means retention is more important than ever if you want to keep your talent in-house. As you plan your New Year’s strategy, here are a few things… Read more »
Dialysis is an essential part of the lives of many people with diabetes and kidney failure. So hiring the best dialysis nurses will be critical to ensure that your patients receive the best care available. Every patient who comes in for their dialysis needs to feel comfortable, heard, and cared for, and that only happens… Read more »
When staffing agencies in the late 90s and early 2000s began embracing email, the industry changed. Reaching out to potential candidates and quickly receiving applications streamlined a time-consuming part of the process. Today, the industry continues to evolve, and now texting is becoming routine for communication between recruiters and candidates. But how can you effectively… Read more »
Many employers believe that references are just a formality. They get the information from candidates and then don’t follow up. Significant compliance issues within healthcare require references, so it’s essential to conduct one properly. When you’re verifying references, how do you know where to start and what questions to ask? Here are some question ideas… Read more »
The last two years have been stressful for healthcare workers. They are on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis and are both lauded as heroes and villainized by various population segments. This isn’t everyday workplace stress; many healthcare workers are experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder due to their experiences. What should you know about PTSD… Read more »
Empathy is getting its day in the sun. More companies are focused on hiring empathetic workers and cultivating empathy in healthcare environments. Empathy means putting yourself in someone else’s place to understand situations from their perspective. Though some people are becoming concerned that social media eliminates empathy from discourse, it is still alive and well…. Read more »
Digital technology is changing the way patients receive personalized healthcare. While the tech was in place before 2020, the rapid spread of COVID-19 made it essential that more practices offer telehealth for various conditions. Here are some of the factors driving this trend and what virtual healthcare can look like in 2022 and beyond. Chronic… Read more »