Nineteen years ago, I found myself in a position that I would never have imagined before that day. The company I worked for filed for bankruptcy and I was forced to search for a new job. At the same time, my parents-in-law had just moved in with my family due to health concerns and my two children had just entered middle school. I knew that my…
Healthcare Quality Week Process Improvement Game
Healthcare Quality Week is about celebrating professionals improving healthcare quality and what better way to celebrate than to play a game for a chance at a prize. The game below, conducted remotely, helped us to see how instructions, perceived to be clear and easily understood, may not be clear to those receiving the instructions. As you can see from the slide show below, a great deal…
Fun Facts About December
December is the 12th month (and last month) in our modern-day Gregorian calendar (as it was in the preceding Julian calendar). However, it was originally the 10th month of the Roman calendar (until 153 BC). Hence, “December” comes from the Latin word decem, meaning “ten.” Back in Roman times, the calendar only had ten months and began with March! The winter period was not even assigned…
A Guide for Successfully Working From Home
Recently, the demand for remote work has been higher than ever. While some employees thrive immediately in a remote environment, others may struggle with the self-motivation and change in structure while working from home. Therefore, it’s essential to properly plan and prepare before transitioning to a remote work environment. While the employer or manager needs to create the framework for a successful remote transition, the employee…