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National Hospital Week - time to say "thank you"
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 by Josette Lumbruno
In observance of National Hospital Week, we would like to offer our gratitude to all who support our hospitals through their dedication and compassion to helping those in need of medical attention. It is not an easy job.
Whether you are responsible for admitting a patient, caring for a patient, or taking part in the safety and security of the hospital, we recognize how important everyone’s role is, acknowledged in this quote from almost 90 years ago:
“The American hospital, ...
How to remain calm in a challenging situation
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 by Josette Lumbruno
“Practice living in the present moment.”
This is a simple solution, yet so difficult to execute on a daily basis. Is it any wonder we experience so much stress, worry, and anxiety in a world filled with distressing news and events?
Living in the present moment can be scary. Our self-preservation mode kicks in, and we retreat to the future or into the past to hide or just find a way get away from the “stuff” that frightens us or prohibits us from moving ...
Feeling happy and safe is it just a state of mind?
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 by Josette Lumbruno
Recently I read an article about blogging, and it emphasized to write what you are passionate about. This got me thinking, really thinking, about what I am truly passionate about. Interestingly enough, the answer was easier than I thought. As a certified meditation teacher, “happiness” and “feeling safe” instantly came to my mind. “Safety” also happens to be the industry I work in. I came across a definition of happiness that struck a chord with me: ...
What is your school lockdown procedure?
Thursday, March 12, 2015 by Josette Lumbruno
In the event your school goes into “lockdown mode”, will you know who is currently visiting and their whereabouts? Incorporating a manual visitor management protocol can give you instant access if you are using a visitor registry book that also provides a duplicate copy of who the visitor is and their destination in your school. Having a sign-in and sign-out feature will also tell you if the visitor has left the school building. This type of visitor registry book can quickly be ...
The importance of a visitor management system in healthcare facilities
Friday, February 27, 2015 by Josette Lumbruno
Did you hear about the visitor who entered a restricted hospital room without a visitor badge?
You didn’t? Great! That means the hospital was following correct visitor management protocol.
With today’s health insurance premiums and medical expenses, we are often more concerned with the cost of healthcare than the safety and security of the patients who receive it and the professionals who provide it.
There was a time during my younger years when the doctor would make a house ...
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