#110 – SAFETY OF MIDDLE EASTERN MIGRANT WORKERS – DR. BILL POMFRET

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3b829cdThe culture in the Arab States is difficult to understand, especially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, e.g. the recent collapse of a crane at the Grand Mosque in Mecca was not a disaster but “a blessing in disguise”, the 107 people killed, say Muslim leaders “that dying while on the hajj is a ‘great honour from God” what about the other 238 who were injured?, they are not in heaven, but are innocent victims of the tragedy. Continue reading

#110 – FIVE WAYS TO KEEP YOUR JOB SEARCH CONFIDENTIAL – ELIZABETH LIONS

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Lions gold podiumMany people decide the New Year is the time to find another job but with this fast moving market people are looking even in forth quarter. The exception to the rule would be individuals at the Manager, Director or Vice President level. They will hang onto their jobs until spring and ditch the job search until after they receive their sizable bonuses. Continue reading

#110 – RBT IN HEALTHCARE: USING CHECKLISTS – TED SCHMIDT

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0014Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) are utilized extensively in our hospitals in an effort to mitigate risk and help create a safer environment for our patients.  As discussed in my last article, the completion of the FMEA is often times a pencil-whipping exercise. Continue reading