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Health Information Security – My Interview with Richard Kaufmann, CISO of Amedisys – Part 1: Origin Stories, the Security Ecosystem, and the Start Line

Health Populi

Internal Audit is uniquely positioned in an organization and getting the opportunity to see how a company operates and, most importantly, how C-Suites prioritize solutions, has been one of the best decisions I’ve made on the road to becoming a CISO. JSK: You moved into the Amedisys organization in 2018 as Chief Information Security Officer.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Stacey Garnett

Minority Nurse

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving behavioral healthcare field, nursing leaders are crucial in ensuring efficient operations, a supportive work environment for nurses, and providing quality patient care. Garnett truly has a heart for the patient, frequently interacting with them directly on units.

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Addressing Workplace Violence in Post-Acute Care

Relias

The incidents were not isolated, with 9% of nurses in skilled nursing experiencing workplace violence every week, 6% in long-term care, 3% in home health, 2% in assisted living, and 2% in hospice care. 51% of nurses in hospice care reported verbal abuse, and 14% reported physical assault or abuse.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Blake Lynch, AKA Nurse Blake

Minority Nurse

The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing. I knew a hot hospice nurse caring for my grandfather, and I’m like, ‘He’s a hot nurse. How long have you worked in the nursing field? How long have you worked in the nursing field?

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Post-Acute Care Training Promotes Employees as an Asset

Relias

It is probably no surprise to you that your post-acute care (PAC) organization’s biggest asset is its employees. Administrators are in a position to recognize their staff’s value and foster a work environment that attracts employees and keeps them coming back. Organizational success is also dependent on retaining your employees.

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How to Improve Your Experiences for Your Med School Reapplication

Accepted Blog

However, it’s not easy to convince an admissions committee that you want to pursue a medical career if you haven’t spent sufficient time in a clinical environment. Surgical Recovery Units, Emergency Departments, and other areas often allow chances for patient interaction. Programs such as Gap Medics can help organize placements.