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Can Telemedicine Save Money? Case Study of Comarch Diagnostic Point in the Workplace
2021 20 Oct
A case study of Comarch Diagnostic Point and its application and results at a large organisation with twenty offices in Italy. We speak a lot about equity , equal treatment, equal access to care . But does it include workplaces? After all, we all spend a lot of time there. Employers care for their employees... Read more
Safer Intubation Practices in Critically Ill Patients
2021 30 Sep
What We Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic That Should Not Be Forgotten An overview of the available evidence on safe intubation practices in critically ill patients in light of new discoveries due to the coronavirus pandemic. Introduction Orotracheal intubation is a life-saving procedure in critically ill patients with acute... Read more
Health and the City: The Pandemic, Climate Change and Building Smart Cities
2021 21 Sep
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Health and the City
2021 09 Sep
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it abundantly clear that healthcare systems worldwide need significant transformation and change. There is an urgent need for new models of care to improve patient outcomes and be better prepared for future health crises similar to the recent pandemic. With the increasing prevalence of chronic disease and a... Read more
Working in the Pandemic and Preserving Diversity
2021 24 Aug
The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women and communities of colour and the need for diversity among healthcare workers and public health leaders. Introduction D iversity is the condition of having many different elements. These may include people with different opinions, backgrounds (degrees and social experience), religious... Read more
Telemedicine: Popularity, Demand and Satisfaction Hits All-Time High
2021 27 Jul
Telehealth usage in the last year has increased by around 6,000%. While the change was due to the Covid-19 pandemic, as healthcare providers and patients shifted to virtual from traditional office visits to reduce infection rates, patients quickly recognised other benefits to telemedicine. According to the latest research, the market for... Read more
Is Your Hospital Ready for ANOTHER Wave of COVID-19?
2021 20 Jul
The initial global outbreak of COVID-19 revealed cracks in pandemic preparedness - from PPE to ventilators and oxygen, hospitals and skilled healthcare workers were stretched the brink in often physically and emotionally gruelling environments. Emerging variants and under-vaccination threaten future waves of the virus. Is your hospital ready?... Read more
How to Step Up Your Post-Pandemic Leadership Game
2021 06 Jul
COVID-19 has not just impacted the world at large, but also it has also changed the DNA of our healthcare workplaces in many ways. Leaders must change and adapt communication and management techniques to lead effectively in this new era. HealthManagement offers healthcare leaders a few takeaways to consider in your newly transformed role. If... Read more
Lessons Learned: COVID-19 Radiology Response in a Major NYC Hot Zone
2021 06 Jul
The COVID-19 pandemic had significant impact on radiology departments across the US. An article published July 4 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology discusses the changes made by a Radiology department located in the Bronx, New York City, one of the major hot spots of the COVID-19 pandemic. During NYC's first wave in March and April... Read more
Healthcare's Shadow Pandemic: Women Forced out by Sexual Harassment and Inequality
2021 04 Jul
With women representing 70% of the workforce and 90% of nurses, the clinical care setting is in a “shadow pandemic” prompted by a severe lack of preparation, resources and COVID-19 lockdown measures, warns a global gender equality advocacy group. You might also like: More patients with breast cancer will benefit from access to its Breast... Read more