The literature indicates that almost one-third of all Americans who work experience bullying on the job by peers, managers and supervisors, or owners. The number might actually be higher, because…
Month: July 2018
Serving New and Diverse Patient Populations
Today’s diversity isn’t your grandparent’s or even your parent’s brand of diversity. Today, diversity encapsulates so many elements of difference than ever before, many that perhaps we don’t think about.…
Improving Communication in the Workplace
What have I learned about improving communication over my 27 year career as a gerontologist? An incredible amount! One thing that is critical to remember about communication in health care…
Diversion and Substance Abusing Healthcare Professionals
The diversion of drugs in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities and other care centers is a serious problem in health care today. This activity involves stealing, removing or…
Elopement in Senior Care
It has been estimated that roughly one-third of residents in senior care wander at least once during their stay. Some studies indicate that 1 out of 5 residents diagnosed with…