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Training Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Careers

Phlebotomy involves drawing blood for tests, transfusions, research, or⁤ blood donations, making it a vital function in medical settings. In healthcare,the demand for skilled phlebotomists continues to grow,driven by increasing healthcare needs and advancements in⁤ medical testing. How to Start Your Training in⁤ Phlebotomy 1.⁤

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How To Prepare for a Blizzard: Hospital and Health System Edition

Relias

Winter storms and blizzards can bring extreme cold, heavy snowfall, ice accumulation, and dangerous winds that disrupt essential services, transportation, and hospital operations. Ensuring a hospitals readiness for severe winter weather is critical to maintaining patient care and staff safety.

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What We Can Learn From the Change Healthcare Hack

The Healthcare Blog

hospitals suffered financial consequences from the incident and 74% experienced a direct impact on patient care. No Organization Is an Island It’s difficult to ignore that an attack on a single entity impacted almost all hospitals in the U.S. Constant vigilance and emergency recovery planning are still necessary.

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Nurse Leaders Are Critical to the Future of Nursing

Relias

The past five years have tested the resilience of nurses like never before in our lifetimes. Their influence extends beyond hospital walls, reaching into public health, education, policy, and the future of healthcare. Crisis preparedness Report: Nurses should play a central role in public health and emergency response planning.

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How to Prepare for an Ice Storm: Essential Tips to Stay Safe and Warm

Relias

The weight of ice can bring down power lines, leaving hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities without electricity. Establish an emergency response plan : Every healthcare facility should have a detailed ice storm preparedness plan that includes staffing strategies, emergency power solutions, and patient care protocols.

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Emerging with A Stronger Healthcare System Post-COVID: NAM’s Lessons Learned

Health Populi

What lessons can be learned from the COVID-19 stress-test to build American health care back better? in nearly 4,000 hospitals that operate 600,000 inpatient beds. The coronavirus pandemic exposed weaknesses in the U.S. health care system that existed before the public health crisis. The paper describes the landscape of the U.S.