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Emergency Operations Plan: 6 Key Elements Checklist for Hospitals

November 6, 2020 

When disaster strikes, clinicians and hospitals stand ready to receive patients in need of care. U.S. hospitals are fundamental in providing emergency care support for communities during crises that arise due to our changing climate — such as fires and hurricanes — as well as during singular, catastrophic events such as 9/11. In fact, the ways hospital emergency planning evolved in response to 9/11 have shaped how hospitals are responding to the COVID-19 crisis. The National Incident Management System, created in 2003, links federal, state, and local agencies to coordinate a thorough response to disaster. Local first responders are now […]

Tax Planning Strategies: Tips, Steps, and Resources for Planning

November 6, 2020 

Taxes are a necessity. Just as you wouldn’t want to overspend on other necessities like food and housing, you don’t want to spend any more than you have to in taxes. The key to frugal shopping is to conduct research and have a spending plan. The same goes for minimizing your tax bill. Tax planning strategies are made more important by the tax code’s complexity. First-time taxpayers may struggle to understand unfamiliar areas such as liabilities, deductions, and financial solutions for protecting assets and saving for the future. Fortunately, a little time spent devising tax planning strategies offers many benefits […]

Project Management Styles: Examining 4 Key Methodologies

November 6, 2020 

Project management is a dynamic and growing field that spans almost every industry. By 2027, employers are projected to need 87.7 million professionals working in project management roles, according to the Project Management Institute (PMI). Businesses recognize that an effective project manager with the right combination of education, background, and skills can drive innovation and positively impact the company’s bottom line. Professionals who are interested in learning more about project management, and how different project management styles translate to business success, can prepare for the rising number of opportunities in this field by earning a master’s in management and leadership. Why […]

What is Assisted Living?

November 6, 2020 

America’s population of seniors is large and growing. According to the U.S. Census, there are 47 million seniors age 65 and older in the United States; the Population Reference Bureau expects this number to double to more than 100 million by 2060. Given this significant population growth, there is a significant need for professionals in assisted living communities and healthcare management roles. Seeking employment in an assisted living environment is a strong choice for compassionate students with interests in a career providing care and support to society’s aging adults — and it all begins with studying senior living management or […]

Predictive Analytics in Insurance: Types, Tools, and the Future

October 28, 2020 

Tables of Contents What Is Predictive Analytics?Predictive Analytics – Life Insurance IndustryPredictive Analytics – Health Insurance IndustryPredictive Analytics Tools for the Insurance IndustryThe Future of Predictive Analytics Use in the Insurance IndustryDelivering the Benefits of Big Data to the Insurance Industry The insurance industry is based on a simple equation: Better data = more accurate risk calculations = higher profits In the age of big data and artificial intelligence (AI), insurance companies compete to have the highest-quality data and topflight analytics tools to convert the data into business intelligence. The state of the art in data analytics is predictive analytics, […]

Giving Tuesday: Addressing Systemic Racism, Climate Change, and Other Issues with Generosity

October 28, 2020 

When future generations look back at 2020 and 2021, they’ll find that the headlines covered a lot more than coronavirus. Issues such as systematic racism; diversity and inclusion in the workplace; the impact of the growing digital divide on education; climate change; and immigrant rights have all been at the forefront of the national conversation. Similarly, the call to act — whether through activism, allyship, or donating time and money — has grown louder. If you’ve been meaning to get involved but have yet to cross it off your to-do list, there are still a few weeks left in the […]

What Do Judges Look for in Child Custody Cases? The Role of a Forensic Psychologist in Child Custody Cases

October 23, 2020 

Making the right decision in a custody case is crucial to ensuring the child’s wellbeing. However, with limited time for arguments and each parent telling a different story, any bias on the court’s part may lead to a decision that is not in the best interest of the child, including placing them in a home where they are at risk of abuse or neglect. Given these high stakes, in contentious cases judges may order a custody evaluation to be administered by a qualified expert such as a forensic child psychologist. Forensic psychologists are especially valuable in tough cases where grounds […]

Mental Health Counseling vs. Social Work

October 23, 2020 

At first glance, mental health counseling and social work can seem very similar: As two of what are called the helping professions, both involve providing support to people in need. According to the Mental Health Wellness Association, social workers, counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists are all considered mental health professionals. But while counselors and social workers both operate in mental health, the focus and scope of their work differs. Individuals who are interested in a career as a mental health professional may choose to pursue a focused degree, such as a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). Defining Mental Health Counseling […]

Ethical Leadership in Business: Why It Matters

October 15, 2020 

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Looking to mitigate the risk of another savings and loan crisis, subprime mortgage meltdown, or billion-dollar Ponzi scheme, more American businesses are focused on instituting ethical leadership. Business leaders who engage in unethical behavior can leave companies and their cultures forever blemished. Their unprincipled decisions erode profits, sully brand names, and damage relationships with clients, employees, and investors. Ethical leadership in business matters today because its positive effects can permeate a number of areas, from hiring and accounting practices to managing product development and customer data. Also, companies with ethical leaders and practices tend to perform better, according to Ethisphere. […]

Patient Confidentiality in Healthcare

October 15, 2020 

Since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) passed in 2004, patient confidentiality has played a pivotal role in the healthcare industry. Patient confidentiality refers to the right of patients to keep their records private and represents physicians’ and medical professionals’ moral and legal obligations in handling patients’ sensitive medical and personal information. What Is Patient Confidentiality? Healthcare providers — physicians, nurses, medical institutions, and others — who deal with patient health information are known as covered entities. They are responsible for patient confidentiality, as per HIPAA’s Privacy Rule, which states that medical professionals cannot legally share patient information […]