Snuff 'Em Out: Fire Safety

As you know, there are four classes of fires and each requires unique measures to contain. Class A fires for instance can be put out with pressurized water, foam, or multi-purpose dry chemical extinguishers. A Class B blaze, on the other hand, can be contained with carbon dioxide, ordinary dry chemical and multi-purpose dry chemical extinguishers. Make sure that you know how to choose and use the proper fire extinguisher. Needless to say, you must know where one is located. » Read more

HIPAA: To Tell or Not to Tell

Many healthcare professionals are unclear about the HIPAA rule. What does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require the average healthcare provider to do? This question can confuse healthcare staff, and it is imperative that they have a clear understanding of the HIPAA rule. » Read more

Beyond Teaching: Asthma, Epilepsy and Diabetes in Schools

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, educational facilities must protect the rights of students with health conditions – specifically, asthma, diabetes and epilepsy. » Read more

Interviewing: Getting Beyond the Image

Many applicants enter the interview room cool and cocky, highly capable and dressed to impress. Yet for all their charm, wit, and way with words, they may just be putting on a show. » Read more

Swine Flu: Tips to Help Prevent a Pandemic

There may be no swine flu cases in your town or facility, but it's better to be safe than sorry. After all, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) acknowledges that human-to-human transmission of swine flu can occur through coughing, sneezing, or touching contaminated material then touching the mouth or nose. » Read more