How can we prevent staff-to-staff transmission of coronavirus?

Symptoms, Ways of Transmission and How to Prevent Monkeypox Virus

Introduction: Monkeypox is a double-stranded virus of the genus Orthopoxvirus, which is transmitted by animals to humans. Monkey pox is a double-stranded virus of the orthopoxvirus genus that is transmitted to humans by animals. So far, two main species of monkeypox have been identified in West Africa and the Congo Basin. The way the monkeypox virus spreads is often through respiratory particle...

How support staff can be helped to challenge unacceptable practice.

Healthcare assistants (HCAs) play an increasingly important role in the provision of patient care and are well-placed to witness and challenge poor practice, yet often lack the confidence to do so. This article assesses the success of a two-day training course to empower HCAs to question their colleagues about practice, and the implications of this course for senior nurses.

(How) can we prevent type 2 diabetes?

How to fire a staff member.

Gino J. Benedetti, JD Delivering bad news is not easy for anyone. It is natural to feel uncomfortable looking someone in the eyes and imparting news that will cause pain or anger. Yet this is an unavoidable part of taking care of patients and an unavoidable part of managing a staff. Good instincts and hiring skills, as well as a thorough understanding of your office processes and culture, will...

Staff Burnout… Do we need any intervention?

Dear Editor, As you know physical and mental wellness of physicians and nurses, as the main role in the treatment of patients, in conditions such as burnout, compassion fatigue, depression, and poor work-life balance, is one of the top priorities in the U.S.A. National Academy of Medicine  (1-4). Although healthcare team members are generally known as a caregiver to others;  their h...