With the battle against COVID-19 underway, physicians are at a much greater risk for burnout than ever. Working even longer hours, interacting with high-risk patients and doctors, feeling inadequately equipped due to the lack of PPE or tests, and practicing extensive social distancing even at home to protect loved ones (Premier), means physicians are piling… [Read More…]
Preserving PPE While Facing COVID-19
With the increased risk that comes with treating those who have or think they have COVID-19, healthcare professionals are struggling to protect themselves while facing a national shortage of supplies. In this article, CNECT will be outlining some recommendations on how to preserve Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. For… [Read More…]
Wuhan Coronavirus – What you should know
Article by Diversey General Information A novel Coronavirus, (novel meaning a new strain of a virus that has not been previously identified in humans), currently designated 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), was first identified in China. It has caused severe illness and death in China and has spread to several other countries. 2019-nCoV was identified in… [Read More…]
The Economic Burden of the Opioid Epidemic
As of July of 2019, the CDC recorded a 5.6% decline in US opioid overdose deaths, the first time this number has dropped since 1999. During this period from 1999 to 2019, there have been almost 400,000 overdose deaths related to misuse of opioids, and every day an estimated 130 people die from opioid overdoses1…. [Read More…]
Adapting to Patient-Centered Changes Across Healthcare Sectors
Article by McKesson Adapting to changes in the healthcare industry is about more than meeting regulations. It means constantly making choices that benefit the patients you serve. This is likely the reason you got into healthcare in the first place—whether you’re a drug manufacturer, clinician or pharmacist. Today’s model of value-based care reflects this need… [Read More…]
Boost Business Image With Good Hygiene
Article by Carrie Schuster It’s no secret that global trends such as urbanization and digitization are disrupting the way we live, work, and interact on a daily basis. With 82% of the North American population now living in urban areas, facilities must adapt to the changing lifestyles of employees, tenants, and visitors, who are spending… [Read More…]
To Make the Best Diagnoses, You Need to See Even the Smallest Details
By Kylie Gilberg, Associate Marketing Manager, Midmark Corporation Did you know that 20% of newly diagnosed patients and 80% of those with diabetes for 15 years or more are at risk of vision loss from diabetic retinopathy?1And 16% of errors are due to inadequate physical examination.2 This makes early and accurate detection important. For a patient… [Read More…]
The Risks of Physician Burnout
Physician burnout affects nearly 50% of physicians in the US based on a recent study by Stanford University. Burnout is a reaction to long-term stress characterized by emotional, mental and physical exhaustion, as well as a loss of purpose in one’s career. This type of stress leads to rising suicide rates among physicians, substance abuse,… [Read More…]
The Virtual Dental Home – A Guide To Portable and Teledentistry Essentials
The Virtual Dental Home – A Guide to Portable and Teledentistry Essentials At-risk populations often face multiple challenges that impact their ability to access care even when that care is provided on a sliding-fee scale or at no charge at all; lack of reliable transportation, risking job loss from taking time off, income loss needed… [Read More…]
Infection Control Through Medical Furniture
Brought to you by Office Depot and Workspace Interiors Did you know that intelligently designed hospital furniture can become an important part of infection prevention efforts? Although it might seem as if healthcare furniture and reimbursements aren’t connected, damage-resistant surfaces and minimal furniture joints(which reduce the harboring of bacteria) can form a frontline defense in… [Read More…]
