Checklists: love them or hate them, they’re everywhere in healthcare. From operating rooms to home health, they help ensure nothing critical gets missed in the complex and high-stakes world of patient care. But not all checklist use is created equal. Some clinicians worry that relying on checklists turns their hard-earned expertise into “cookie-cutter medicine.” Others … Read more
Did you know you can buy a house on Amazon? It’s true… …you can buy a DIY house on Amazon. Some of the houses I saw had low ratings so I checked the reviews and found that in some, the houses came with the instructions completely missing! I don’t know about you, but I would … Read more
The last 5 years have been full of challenges in healthcare. New diseases, overwhelming inpatient loads, staffing crises, medication and supply shortages, death, trauma, increasing violence against healthcare workers… … the list goes on and on. The outcomes of these challenges have varied, and as usually happens, have included both positive and negative results. While … Read more
It’s almost February – How are you doing with your 2024 Goals and New Year’s Resolutions? I have trouble with New Year’s resolutions. When I’ve made them, they’ve often been vague with no clear path to success Or, I set goals so high that I’m paralyzed by the fear of failing (and yes, it’s taken … Read more
Have you ever had a day that made you want to scream? Then, you couldn’t quit thinking about the day and what you did (or didn’t do)? Workdays – especially in healthcare – can be super stressful. The stress can build and build, and if it’s not dealt with in a constructive manner, it can … Read more
Being a preceptor can be very rewarding. Occasionally though, a preceptee may be dealing with issues that make it difficult for them to progress on their road to success. These difficult situations can also lead to frustration and burnout of you, the preceptor, unless you have the tools and support needed to help your preceptee … Read more
There was a knot in the pit of my stomach. Whenever I thought about the conversation I needed to have, that knot would grow bigger until it filled my stomach and made me nauseous. What if they became angry? What if I became angry? What if I trip over my words and mess the whole … Read more
Feedback can be difficult to give, and as a result many people just avoid it. Instead, learn to give effective feedback using a simple tool.
