Monthly Archives: October 2012
Universal Precautions for Health Care Providers
Universal precautions are specific actions that help prevent contact with blood and other certain body fluids. They are steps or work practices that a health care worker takes to minimize the risk of spreading bloodborne diseases such as AIDS, hepatitis … Continue reading
Job Stress…How Do You Manage?
Almost every job has stress–it’s a fact of life. Stress is highly subjective, uniquely perceived by the person experiencing it. Stress in itself is neither good nor bad; however, its effect may be positive or negative. Some common causes of … Continue reading
Keeping an Open Mind in Managing Chronic Pain
The reason for some forms of chronic pain is sometimes unclear. It may range from sharp to dull and change often, and generally lasts longer than 6 months. Alternative approaches are designed to help keep pain under control and limit … Continue reading
Living with Heart Failure
Heart failure means that your heart is not pumping enough blood to sustain your body’s metabolic needs. It doesn’t mean that your heart has failed or is about to stop working. It simply means that your heart is not working … Continue reading
Geraldine Agoot: Employee of the Month
Going beyond the call of duty, being polite and friendly at all times, and being loyal to the company–these traits have set Geraldine in good stead in the workplace, and made her eligible for the recognition. At 26, Geraldine has … Continue reading