Paralysis Solution
By Julia Vann Recently there has been new developments in the research of paralysis and, amazingly, ways to fix it. According to Science Daily, in 2016 Mayo Clinic assisted a paralyzed man through a number of rehabilitation visits and actually made it possible for him to walk with some assistance. How did they do […]
New Mexico Lost Medical Records
By Julia Vann Imagine, all at once, your medical records becoming public knowledge. It’s a scary thought, having what should remain private suddenly under the public gaze. At best, it would be embarrassing, and at worst, it could lead to discrimination and harsh judgment from your peers. For most of us, we don’t have […]
Safe Patient Handling
Author: Ernesto Fierro Occupational injuries remain one of the most crucial aspects in the healthcare field . For example, in the United States, an average of 6.4 work related injuries per 100 employees was reported in 2013. Moreover, due to the nature of healthcare settings, occupational injuries can result from on the floor patient interactions. […]
Urgent Care Visits Increase
By Julia Vann Urgent Care Centers. Most of us have noticed them popping up around our towns and cities in the last few years. There has been a steady increase in the frequency of these centers, but that’s not the only thing there’s been an increase in. “According to a study published in JAMA […]
Alzheimer’s Caused By Bug?
By Julia Vann For many years now, Alzheimer’s and Dementia have been legitimate threats for the elderly community. The thought of losing your memories and sense of self is scary for anyone. It’s no wonder why so much research has been poured into discovering the cause and, hopefully, find a cure. The general consensus […]
St. Thomas Mental Health
The University of St. Thomas will hire more on-campus counselors in an effort to increase mental health awareness. According to Counseling Services Director Steve Maurer, the decision comes off an “increased sense of urgency” to talk about mental health . For example, an annual CCMH report found an increase in the number of rapid counseling […]
Veterans Affairs Department Violation
by Julia Vann What Happened? Three Democratic Lawmakers in Oklahoma have accused The Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs of violating HIPAA. They have even demanded the top two Oklahoma Veterans Affairs officials be fired over the incident. What kind of violation would be bad enough to fire two people over? The usage of smartphones in […]
Settlement Reached with Anthem Hacking
Written By David Johnson After a period of back and forth disputes, the US District Court of Northern California ruled in favor of around 19 million patients with medical records exposed by a hack in 2015. Anthem inc. will offer 24 months of credit monitoring to patients exposed on top of a $115 million settlement. Because […]
5 Reasons to Protect Your Staff From Healthcare Violence
Although you might believe healthcare to be full of healthy individuals, many healthcare providers operate in high-risk fields; individuals in the health field are four times more likely to fall victim to workplace violence. Furthermore, the amount of violence risk is surprising; here are 5 reasons to protect yourself and your practice from workplace […]
Ransomware Facts
Ever receive an email from a self-proclaimed prince from out of the US claiming that you’re the heir to their fortune if you just click here. It’s hard to believe that individuals face cyber attacks when less-than-menacing emails like that pop up in inboxes all the time. However, the reality is that cyber attacks […]
Opioids & ED Risk Mitigation
No one wants to wait in the emergency room, but lately it’s become more dangerous for medical professionals. One article by Politico Magazine highlights opioids, gang violence, rising healthcare costs, as well as mental illness as issues that have led to this surge in emergency room healthcare violence. What’s more, OSHA has identified the […]
Skin Cancer Prevention Guide
Author: Ernesto Fierro As we continue through an excessive heat period , it’s important to discuss skin cancer prevention. Unfortunately, skin cancer has become a worldwide health issue bringing forth a number of cases. According to CDC, skin cancer remains the most common forms of cancer in the United States. Equally important is non-epithelial […]