For those of you who are unfamiliar with per diem jobs, I’ll explain them briefly. First things first: per diem is Latin for “for each day”. Unlike a travel assignment… Read More
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Physical and Occupational Therapist Projections
Source: SIA According to a study by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), between 2012 and 2025 the supply of occupational therapists and physical therapists is projected… Read More
10 Great Pool Exercises for a Full Body Workout
Summer is around the corner and it’s the best time for pool exercises which provide many benefits for the body. The buoyancy of the water supports a portion of your… Read More
5 Practical Tips to Be More Productive
It seems that each and every day that passes we get busier and busier. Being able to balance the demands of your career, family and all the other activities and… Read More
Detecting and Dealing with Workplace Drug Abuse
Estimates from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) indicate that in 2007: 13.1 million (75.3 percent) of the 17.4 million adults classified with substance dependence or abuse were employed full-time…. Read More
How to Prevent Fatigue in the Workplace
How Prevalent is Workplace Fatigue? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 15 million Americans work irregular schedules, including full-time evening shifts, night shifts, and rotating shifts… Read More
Preventing Falls for Older Adults
Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls down. Falling can cause moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can increase… Read More
Prevent the Spread of BloodBorne Pathogens
Healthcare workers face a wide range of hazards on the job, including needlestick injuries, back injuries, latex allergy, violence, and stress. Although it is possible to prevent or reduce exposure… Read More
Using Good Body Mechanics
What are body mechanics? Body mechanics refers to the way we move during every day activities. Good body mechanics may be able to prevent or correct problems with posture (the… Read More
Avoid the Flu this Season!
With flu season up on us we thought we would pass on some valuable tips to stay healthy this year! Step One: Vaccinate Take time to get a flu vaccine!… Read More