Hiring Veterans In Healthcare
The unemployment rate for veterans in 2014 was 5.3 percent. With more than 20 million veterans across the country, the opportunities to hire these veterans are bountiful. With a healthcare shortage that continues to grow more and more prominent, many facilities fail to realize that there is an entire untapped employment pool that could help fill those jobs. There are a variety of resources looking to match Veterans with employers....
Ruling on OTC Antiseptic Soaps | Limiting Germs?
With talk of super-germs and serious epidemics like Zika and Ebola still in recent memory, people are usually reluctant to give up anything they think might prevent disease. Of course, it’s natural to be cautious during flu seasons and weary of other widespread sicknesses. However, the jury is finally coming to a decision on soaps labeled and marketed as “antibacterial” or “antiseptic.” That jury is the FDA, and after years of...
Dissecting the Allied Health Shortage
Many healthcare professionals are already aware of a nursing shortage that has been plaguing the industry for years. However, most fail to realize that the entire field of allied health is being affected. This allied health shortage has put the healthcare industry in a tough situation. While many view physicians, nurses, and surgeons as the catalysts to a successful industry, it’s actually this “hidden workforce” that keeps the...
Help Patients with a Fear of Needles
Throughout the world of medicine, allied health professionals encounter a wide range of patient concerns. While some are more rational than others, it’s important to learn how to deal with each fear in order to provide the best care possible! One of the most common situations for professionals in many allied health fields is encountering patients with a fear of needles. No matter a patient’s age, it’s possible for a person to...
Speech-Language Pathology Career Options
For millions of Americans, everyday tasks of communication can be challenging. However, speech-language pathologists work with many of these individuals to develop the skills and ability to communicate effectively. The path to becoming an SLP is not necessarily short. It requires years of school, clinical training, and board certification. Yet, speech-language pathologists often report a sense of profound fulfillment from their work....