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The Importance of Small Business: Who Helps You?
Small Business Saturday celebrates the role of small businesses in America. A nurse has to perform a procedure he does not do very often. What are the choices if he is not sure of the steps? Ask questions, refer to directions, or just hope that he remembers how to do it. When applied to a…
Read MoreMedication Errors and Interruptions
How do medication errors occur? Think about the typical healthcare scene: The phone is ringing at the nurse’s station. The patients are putting on their lights asking for help. The IV pump is alarming. In the midst of this, the nurse is trying to give medications. A study showed that interrupting a nurse just once…
Read MoreTop 12 Tips for Exhibiting at Attorney Conferences
Fresh from an experience exhibiting at a large attorney conference, I am newly aware of what not to do when you exhibit. You’ve spent a lot of money and time getting ready to exhibit at a conference. Don’t waste your money by decreasing your effectiveness. Here are 12 tips for exhibiting at attorney conferences. 1.…
Read MoreElectronic Health Records Safety Part 2
Legal nurse consultants see errors that occur during a patient’s care. What are the sources of errors caused by electronic health care records safety as opposed to a healthcare provider? How do errors occur with electronic health records? Consider the impact of people, processes, technology and environment. People issues affect electronic health records safety How…
Read MoreElectronic Health Records Safety part 1
Do you understand the issues around the implementation of an EHR within a healthcare organization or provider practice? They can profoundly affect patient safety through electronic health records safety. Informatics knowledge will position you for a greater understanding of the scope and breadth of potential electronic health records safety errors and risks associated with an…
Read MoreAttorney Conference Exhibiting Space
Selection of Attorney Conference Exhibiting Space Exhibiting at an attorney conferences can give a big boost to your business. Your spot on the exhibit floor can make a big difference in your traffic. When you sign up for space, you’ll typically be given a map of the booth spaces, and you will be asked to…
Read MoreHow to Spot Desirable Attorney Clients
An LNC asked me, “How do I handle attorneys who want to keep trying to get my already low price lower? Or do you just move on and don’t work with them?” Here are the characteristics of desirable attorney clients: They respect and appreciate you. They are loyal and keep returning to you for help.…
Read MoreRelationship Building for Legal Nurse Consultants
How can you expand your relationship building with attorneys? Promotional Material for Relationship Building with Attorneys “I have 9 years of experience and all of my work has been through word of mouth. Would you recommend I still have a promotional package when meeting with some of the same people I’ve worked with before?” In…
Read MoreMarketing Challenges for Legal Nurse Consultants
What creates marketing challenges for legal nurse consultants? Consider these common marketing challenges for legal nurse consultants. Fear and low self-confidence Listen to the underlying emotion in this question. “If you have no experience, is it realistic that an attorney will contact you?” Consider your mindset. Are you convinced that what you know is of…
Read MoreCauses of Falls
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injures in people 65-years-old and older in the United States. They can play a catastrophic role in this population. A few ounces of prevention can go a long way in the causes of falls. Effective communication among the healthcare team, patients and their families impacts patient…
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