Joint Commission Audit / Personal File Helpful Hints

It is that time when Aureus Medical is in its Joint Commission audit window. Joint Commission’s goal is to make sure that we as a company are following our internal policies and procedures. We must maintain current employee records as well. This all leads to their ultimate goal which is patient safety and satisfaction. Therefore, what can you do as a traveling healthcare professional to help ensure the highest level of patient safety and stay compliant with Joint Commission standards?

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Efficiency on Travel Assignments

I read an article the other day about the ever changing stance on healthcare. It talked about cost reduction and healthcare workers making more contact with patients in less time. It seems fair to say that efficiency in hospitals and for healthcare workers is imperative.

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Words to Live By

Can you believe that we are already in to February of 2014!? By now, some of you have already abandoned your New Year’s resolutions. Some of you have been diligent and stuck to yours! If you are one of the lucky ones that stuck to it from January 1st, you probably are reaping the rewards of whatever promise you made to yourself. We all know it takes at least 30 days to make something a habit. Whether you promised yourself to eat right, lose weight, get healthy, spend more time with friends and family, read more, work smarter, or whatever it may be, you have probably seen a change.

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Flu Prevention

Every year, flu season occurs in the United States – but did you know that flu seasons can be different each year? Flu seasons can differ in timing, duration, or severity. However, there are important steps you can take to protect yourself. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly seasonal flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against seasonal flu. The vaccine is typically available as an injection or as a nasal spray.

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