Nine Health Habits Worth Rethinking
This article is based on an article from Health.com written by Norine Dworkin-McDaniel It’s not hard to identify a bad habit; things such as smoking, eating too many sweets, or simply not exercising. Those things we know are bad for us. However, there are many habits that can actually be much worse for us than you’d think. As much as medical advice changes over the years, sometimes it is not easy to know what’s good and bad for us. Thanks to Health.com – we have found 9 potentially worrisome everyday habits. You skip a...
read moreTargeted screening for C. difficile upon hospital admission could potentially identify most colonized patients
Testing patients with just three risk factors upon hospital admission has potential to identify nearly three out of four asymptomatic carriers of C. difficile, according to a new study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN analyzed stool samples from 320 patients showing no symptoms of C. difficile at hospital admission using a real-time polymerase chain...
read moreCongratulations to North Mississippi Health Services!
The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is the nation’s highest Presidential honor for performance excellence through innovation, improvement and visionary leadership. The awards this year represent four different categories: Manufacturing, Small Business, Health Care, and Nonprofit. North Mississippi Health Services received the 2012 Baldrige Award in the health care category. This is not the first time this hospital system has received an award such as this. The flagship hospital of North Mississippi Health Services, North...
read moreTop 10 Ways to Prevent Infection in the New Year
The idea of a new year represents a fresh start and an opportunity to make resolutions to achieve specific goals. What about setting some New Year’s resolutions to prevent infections before they ever happen to you? Beyond the obvious—steering clear of runny noses and hacking coughs—the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) presents some other practical ways of staying infection-free. Top 10 ways to prevent infection Wash your hands frequently. Did you know that microbes can live on inert surfaces...
read moreDeveloping a Leadership Style
Leadership styles are something that should be tailored to the situation, including the particular people that are involved and the particular difficulties that are presented. Daniel Goleman, in his book titled Primal Leadership, describes six specific styles of leadership. It is Goleman’s claim that the most effective leaders are capable to taking on any of these styles to meet the requirements of the moment. Visionary – “Visionary leaders articulate where a group is going, but not how it will get there – setting people free...
read moreGetting Ready for an Interview?
When getting ready to interview for one of our positions, it is incredibly helpful if you are prepared to answer specific questions. After preparing candidates for interviews for many years, The Roman Healthcare Group was able to compile several questions that are somewhat common to be asked during interview sessions. What are your long range career goals? Why should we hire you? Why would you like to live in our town? Can you tell me something about yourself? What is your greatest weakness? How do you feel you can contribute to our...
read moreWhy You Should Get CIC Certified
When The Roman Healthcare Group starts the search for a qualified candidate to fill a position at a hospital, one of the first qualifying questions is whether or not the candidate is CIC Certified. A CIC Certification is becoming increasingly necessary in order to qualify for new positions. There are positions available that do not require a CIC Certification, however, it is something we encourage to help you market yourself better. The following is provided by the C.B.I.C. WHY SHOULD YOU GET CERTIFIED? Support professional growth Provide...
read moreThe Roman Healthcare Group Can Save Your Company Money
Saying the economic times are difficult right now is not breaking news to anyone. As we speak with prospective clients, it initially appears that “no one” is hiring. However, we know this is not true. There are many positions that are critical to fill within many organizations. The real difference today from what it was six months ago, is… “How are we going to fill these critical positions?” Hiring managers throughout the Health Care industry repeatedly tell us two things: 1) “the most important asset in their organization is Human...
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