Category: MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
By Melinda Juneau, Snelling.com In the past, generational changes within the candidate pool would happen in a nice, orderly fashion. Older workers retired and younger workers “came of age” to take their place in the workforce. It would be noticeable in some jobs, when (suddenly) more young people started applying for the available jobs. Sometimes, […]
By Melinda Juneau, Snelling.com It is no secret the current job market is highly competitive right now and has been for several years. Employment is not gained with only a college education and no experience because employers are looking for future employees with the whole package. Employers want college graduates with experience and even bonus […]
By Melinda Juneau, Snelling.com Just because you watch a hospital drama every week, does not make you an expert on the goings-on in a hospital. Yet, on a daily basis, nurses are exposed to those who feel as though they have the inside scoop on hospitals. Nurses will hear it all before their shift is […]
By Melinda Juneau, Snelling.com Despite high unemployment numbers, there is one field experiencing growth, physical therapists. It is not a job that anyone can just jump into but the return on the investment is one of the highest in the job market today. There are some jobs that require extensive training and even after the […]
As 2012 comes to a close, medical facilities are looking to the changes in healthcare as we move into 2013, as well as the long-term changes to come in 2014. By far the largest change that will continue to impact the industry is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as the ACA) […]
As the standards for the use of electronic health records rise, the demand on facilities to meet these standards has increased as well. Facilities are being called upon to protect patient data, streamline records and billing, all while keeping costs low. The demands being put on your facility are astronomical in terms of technology and […]
Are your supply-chain costs going through the roof? If so, you’re definitely not alone: quite often, hospitals find that their supply chain costs are only second to their labor costs. If your staff does not have on hand the equipment or supplies necessary to treat your patients, it will create a problem for them, the […]
You undoubtedly know who the top performers are at your facility. These employees are the ones that show up on time, all the time, give about 100% each day, and are eager to take on new responsibilities. They are always looking for ways to contribute, increase, and improve their responsibilities. But these top workers may […]
When we say how important it is to provide good customer service to your patients, you may be confused. After all, since you care for and about your patients, you may think that you provide good customer service through tending to their medical needs. Not necessarily. Customer Service Extends Beyond Treatment In the medical field, good customer […]
As more and more of the country’s baby boomer population ages, there will be an increased number of people who will suffer from ailments as they grow older. This can put a significant strain on your facility to provide acute and chronic care. This increased patient load means not only will you need to invest […]