Secondary Hospital

For health unit coordinators, working at another hospital may have its perks. Whether working there per diem while working at your hospital, there are various reasons why someone would choose to do so. They may live closer to the other hospital or seek better pay. Others may require a secondary job to make ends meet and pay their bills. Additionally, some coordinators may want to explore different...

Ways to Reduce Stress Levels in Healthcare Environments Instantly

Hospitals can be chaotic and overwhelming, causing stress and discomfort for patients and staff alike. With the constant beeping of monitors, the shuffling of equipment, and the coordination of care among patients, nurses, and physicians, hospitals are often uncomfortably loud for everyone, regardless of hearing ability. These noises can cause headaches, irritability, and anxiety in those within hospital...

Unveiling the Astonishing Secrets of Organizational Efficiency

Organizational efficiency is crucial to any medical facility and equally important to all stakeholders. It ensures things are done efficiently to save time and avoid errors. With the help of a unit secretary, medical professionals can focus on providing excellent care to their patients, and the patients can also receive better medical services. Furthermore, the team's efficiency guarantees...

Uncovering the Insane Reality of Working in a Hospital

Working in a hospital is a unique experience that can offer immense rewards, personal growth, and the satisfaction of helping others. However, it also comes with its fair share of challenges, particularly for those who work in the innermost circles of hospital operations - the unit secretaries. Those in this position have a front-row seat to the insane reality of hospital life. They manage patient...

Zero Candidates Interviewing for ER Positions Where Nurse Called 911 (Video)

The above video shows the disturbing story of one hospital having zero candidates interviewing for ER positions. What could be causing this problem? The current job market is tight, and many qualified candidates are vying for a limited number of jobs. This is especially true in the medical field, where the demand for skilled professionals is high. One possible cause is the nurse who called...

How to Evacuate a Hospital (Video)

As a unit secretary, you play an important role in maintaining communication and order during a hospital stay. In the event of an emergency, such as a hurricane or fire, your ability to stay calm and follow directions is essential to ensuring a smooth evacuation. Here are some things to remember if you find yourself in this situation.&nb...

Tips for Dressing Appropriately as a ​Unit Secretary (Video)

Dressing appropriately as a unit secretary is important for several reasons. For one, it's the first impression that you make on your new coworkers when they see what type of clothing and accessories are allowed in their work environment; also you don't want to be that person walking by wearing inappropriate attire. People do talk.  Dress codes vary from hospital to hospital. Some offices...

How Hospitals Can Keep Their Employees During the Great Resignation (Video)

The average hospital loses a percentage of its employees every year. That's a lot of money and time spent training new people! According to Addam Marcotte with FMG Leading, hospitals can keep their employees during the Great Resignation by not just offering them a retention bonus or pay increase but by becoming a great place to work and giving their employees a way to hone their skills, developing...

Nursing Home Employees Must Take The Vaccine. Will Hospital Employees Be Next? (Video)

President Joe Biden has mandated that nursing homes require their employees to be vaccinated or risk losing their Medicare funding. We'll discuss if this mandate will soon come to a hospital near you....

Lawsuit Filed Against Houston Hospital Dismissed (Video)

A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit filed by 117 employees against their hospital on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Jennifer Bridges, a nurse at Houston Methodist who is leading the lawsuit, has vowed to fight on and will take the case to the U.S. Supreme court if they have to.Hospitals in Indiana, Washington D.C., Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania have recently announced a mandatory vaccination...

Houston Hospital Suspends 178 Employees for Refusing the Vaccine (Video)

This is a follow-up to a blog post in May about some hospital employees suing their hospital for requiring all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Fast forward to today, and those employees plus others who refused the vaccine have been suspended. In this video, I'll share my thoughts on this Houston hospital suspending 178 employees with no pay for 2 weeks.&nb...

Which Contactless Medical Technologies Will Disappear and Which Ones Will Remain?

I was reading an article about what contactless medical technologies some hospital CIOs think will stick around after the pandemic and which ones will disappear. Hospitals' COVID-19 infection control efforts include contactless technologies to reduce virus transmission. Below are four hospital CIOs' thoughts about which tools will remain in use once the pandemic is over and which ones will be...

Abandoned Patients in the Hospital (Video)

Learn about the plight of hospital patients who are abandoned. Discover how healthcare providers can offer support and improve their well-being.&nb...

Hospital in Texas Facing Water and Heating Woes as the Winter Storm Rages (Video)

 Whenever a hurricane approached Florida, I would volunteer to work during the hurricane because the hospital is the "safest place to be." A hospital is basically its own city. But when the state you live in is catching hell, and the hospital starts to catch hell, well then...My heart goes out to everyone suffering, and I want to thank all of the Unit Secretaries throughout the county for...

Will Hospital Patient Visits Return to Normal in 2021?

This article asks a good question: Will the patient census return to normal in 2021? Hospital workers know that the usual suspects, also known as "frequent fliers," will never let a pandemic stop them from visiting the hospital. But what about everyone else?Tell me what you think will happen this year? Click the link below and tell me what you think. Leave your comments below.https://revcycleinte...