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Initial 2024 Health Fair takeaways are here! Let us know - what should we add for the next one? How can we help you?? #navigatinghealth

We need to normalize “People Maintenance.” Public Safety Organizations spend a lot of money on equipment, vehicles and their maintenance. It’s paramount that you invest organizational money on the people who operate those things. People first, mission always. #leadfromthefront #frontlinemh #occupationalhealth #publicsafetyhealth #leo #firefighter #nfpa1582

#ThrivingToGetWorkDone Post 7 of 9: Leveraging Influence, Not Authority: Driving Results Through Persuasion When working with people who don’t directly report to you, it’s essential to leverage influence rather than relying on authority to get things done. Influence is about persuading others to see the value in what you’re proposing and getting their buy-in. Here are two short use cases on how to activate this skill in routine work within the hospital industry: Use Case 1: Influencing Adoption of a New Hand Hygiene Protocol Imagine you’re trying to implement a new hand hygiene protocol across the hospital to reduce infection rates. Instead of mandating it, you meet with department heads and key staff to explain the data behind the protocol and how it will improve patient outcomes. You say, “Our infection rates have increased by 15% in the last quarter, but studies show that strict adherence to this new protocol can reduce those rates by up to 40%. If we can all commit to this change, we’ll see a significant improvement in patient safety.” By presenting compelling evidence and appealing to their desire to improve patient care, you gain their support and cooperation. Use Case 2: Persuading Departments to Share Resources for a Community Health Fair In another scenario, you’re organizing a community health fair and need various departments to contribute resources, such as personnel, equipment, and time. Instead of simply requesting these resources, you appeal to their sense of community impact: “This health fair is a unique opportunity for us to showcase our hospital’s commitment to community health. By participating, we not only provide valuable services but also strengthen our relationship with the community, which can lead to increased patient trust and loyalty. Your department’s involvement would be instrumental in making this a success.” This approach helps you secure the necessary resources through influence rather than authority. #My2Cents: Influence is a powerful tool that can drive change and results without the need for formal authority. By appealing to shared goals and values, you can inspire others to take action and contribute to collective success. These posts aim to invoke a better overall environment by sharing practical ways to enhance workplace collaboration and productivity. How do you leverage influence in your role? Share your strategies and experiences in the comments! #Leadership #Influence #WorkplaceCulture #Persuasion #HealthcareLeadership #ThrivingAtWork #Collaboration #HospitalAdministration

Pharmacists, lets get your patients ready to travel!!!! As we approach the busy summer travel season, exciting insights from a recent study published in the Journal of American Pharmacists Association highlight the impactful role of travel health pharmacies. The study revealed that travelers positively responded to the recommendations provided by travel clinics. However, cost and 'lack of perceived necessity' were identified as key barriers to acceptance. Pharmacists in travel health clinics are uniquely positioned to educate travelers about the risks associated with their journeys, including: 1. Accidents and injuries while traveling 2. Influenza and other respiratory infections 3. Food and water-borne illnesses 4. And many other travel-associated health risks By refining travel clinic protocols to include comprehensive education on unfamiliar disease states and potential risks, we can significantly increase the acceptance of pharmacist-provided recommendations. As a holder of the APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certificate with the additional faculty certificate, I have seen firsthand the impact of educating travelers and pharmacists on the importance of knowledge about the lurking dangers that can interrupt or destroy your much-valued vacation. The best way to inform consumers about all of the above is by creating direct-to-consumer messaging to travelers to let them know about your services at your pharmacy. This can be done through your favorite social media platform or programmatically. As I posted previously, this could also be done via streaming radio services. How exciting that we live in a time where we can scale the value of pharmacists in travel health and any other clinical service. Pharmacists, let's leverage our expertise to ensure travelers are well-informed and protected on their adventures! 🌟 #TravelHealth #Pharmacy #PatientEducation #Healthcare #PublicHealth #TravelSafe #PharmacyLife #PharmacistsCare

💡 Why Participate in Clean Hospitals Day? 💡 🗓 October 20th is Clean Hospitals Day, a global effort to raise awareness about the critical role of hospital cleanliness in healthcare. Hospitals aren’t just places of healing, they can also be environments where infections spread if not properly cleaned. Clean Hospitals Day highlights the importance of healthcare environmental hygiene in reducing healthcare-acquired infections, improving patient recovery, and ensuring the safety of healthcare staff. Participating means: ✅ Supporting efforts to create safer environments for patients and healthcare workers ✅ Advocating for more attention and resources toward healthcare environmental hygiene  ✅ Contributing to better healthcare outcomes worldwide Clean hospitals save lives: This campaign is about everyone working together to make hospitals safer, cleaner, and better places for healing. 🔗 Join the campaign today and explore resources to help promote Clean Hospitals: https://lnkd.in/emDQpyW4 Let’s unite for cleaner, safer hospitals! #CleanHospitalsDay #EnvironmentalHygiene #RateYourHEH

#Research priorities to strengthen #environmentalcleaning in #healthcarefacilities: the CLEAN Group Consensus Great to work with this group on such an important topic

Forget counting sheep, count heartbeats— but maybe not too fast! Which chamber takes a chill pill to let blood flow freely? Share your answers below! #MPH #Travel #Explore #TravelNurse #UltimateExplorer #AlliedHealthcare #MedProHealthcare #Healthcare #HealthcareProfessionals #MedTechnologists #RegisteredNurses #MedicalTechnologists #NurseDaily

Celebrating Environmental Services Week: The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare As we mark Environmental Services Week, it’s crucial to recognize the pivotal role that environmental services (EVS) teams play in maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and safety in healthcare settings. Their dedication is not just about cleanliness; it’s about saving lives. The Science Behind Hand Hygiene and HAIs Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a significant concern globally, affecting millions of patients each year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), out of every 100 patients in acute-care hospitals, seven in high-income countries and 15 in low- and middle-income countries will acquire at least one HAI during their hospital stay1. Proven Impact of Hand Hygiene Hand hygiene is one of the most effective measures to prevent HAIs. The WHO’s research indicates that proper hand hygiene practices can reduce the rates of HAIs by 35% to 70% (1). Moreover, a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that a 10% improvement in hand hygiene compliance is associated with a 6% reduction in overall HAIs (2). Behavioral Insights and Best Practices The Global Handwashing Partnership’s 2022 Hand Hygiene Research Summary highlights that increasing knowledge alone is not enough to change behavior. Effective hand hygiene programs must address various behavioral determinants, including social norms, perceived susceptibility, and enabling technologies (3). A Call to Action As we celebrate this week, let’s acknowledge the tireless efforts of our EVS teams and continue to support them with the resources and training they need. Together, we can create safer healthcare environments and significantly reduce the burden of HAIs. References: World Health Organization. (2023, May 12). First-ever WHO research agenda on hand hygiene in health care to improve quality and safety of care. Retrieved from https://lnkd.in/giDRFBVJ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2016). Reduction of Healthcare-Associated Infections by Exceeding High Hand Hygiene Compliance. Retrieved from https://lnkd.in/gBZGgWhf Global Handwashing Partnership. (2022). The latest evidence on hand hygiene behavior change in different contexts: Insights from the 2022 Hand Hygiene Research Summary. Retrieved from https://lnkd.in/gABMJwv8

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France, Switzerland, Germany and Japan all utilize the Bismarck model of private FFS manufactured and private insured healthcare to ensure access for all. This is achieved simply by making private insurers profit neutralized utilities instead of luxuries Named for the Prussian Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, who invented the welfare state as part of the unification of Germany in the 19th century. Despite its European heritage, this system of providing health care would look fairly familiar to Americans. It uses an insurance system — the insurers are called “sickness funds” — usually financed jointly by employers and employees through payroll deduction. Unlike the U.S. insurance industry, though, Bismarck-type health insurance plans have to cover everybody, and they don’t make a profit. Doctors and hospitals tend to be private in Bismarck countries; Japan has more private hospitals than the U.S. Although this is a multi-payer model — Germany has about 240 different funds — tight regulation gives government much of the cost-control clout that the single-payer Beveridge Model provides. The Bismarck model is found in Germany, of course, and France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Japan, Switzerland, and, to a degree, in Latin America.