Reflections of a Patient Advocate — An evolving journey in healthcare!When I decided to become a hospital administrator at 17 (who does that?) I wanted to eliminate barriers and overcomeNov 17, 2022Nov 17, 2022
Legal Innovations & Healthcare HarmEffective hospital risk managers and executives, learn the importance of communication when it comes to preventing most lawsuits. Clear…Feb 8, 2022Feb 8, 2022
The ROI of DICOM: A Candy Striper’s StoryI’m teaching this week — health informatics to nurses, public health and health administration students. Last week we discussed standards…Jul 28, 2021Jul 28, 2021
Effective Communication for Patient SafetyMedical errors, delays in care, bias and misunderstandings are most often the result in communication failures. In fact, most lawsuits…Oct 27, 2020Oct 27, 2020
Is there actually CBD in the product(s) you purchase?Cannabinoid products (CBD) are appearing everywhere and in different forms. We can find salves, chews, gummies, bath bombs, oils…Aug 27, 2020Aug 27, 2020
Tips for Traveling in COVID19 Times with a Compromised Immune SystemIn late May, as talk of opening up the economy began, I started to think of my mother and her primary caregiver; my father. They both need…Jul 31, 2020Jul 31, 2020
Empowering Advocates: #ChronicTogetherI was recently asked how did I learn to advocate for myself as a patient. This made me reflect on my career in health administration…Jun 2, 2020Jun 2, 2020
Panic Buying Toilet Paper — Unintended ConsequencesI’ve been quietly watching as panic buying of toilet paper (TP) and water has unfolded. What I’ve seen reinforces my preparedness belief…Mar 11, 2020Mar 11, 2020
Psychiatric Evaluation: Danger to Self, Others or Gravely DisabledTensions often exist between individual rights and liberties and those of a family, neighborhood or community. No where does this delicate…Mar 10, 2020Mar 10, 2020
Adult Protective Services — for abuse, neglect & exploitationMy online support groups have given me tremendous new insight into healthcare social media. More specifically, about how patients and…Feb 18, 2020Feb 18, 2020