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Management Is Key to Coping with Stress
Stress is a part of everyone’s life. Too much of it can immobilize us, affecting our enjoyment of life and others.
Stop Wasting Time, Part 2: Promote Meeting Engagement
Mention a meeting and eyes are sure to roll. (Another one!) When everyone these days is hurrying to get things done, a meeting sometimes can seem more like an intrusion than a valuable exchange of ideas.
Stop Wasting Time, Part 1: Use an Agenda to Successfully Host a Meeting
Hosting a successful meeting is more than luck. It takes careful planning and consideration of what you expect to accomplish.
Infection Control in the Sleep Lab, part 2
Everyone who works in a sleep organization has responsibility for preventing and controlling infection. When a surveyor assesses a sleep lab, they will review the policies, then assess staff understanding of the program and seek evidence of effective implementation.
Infection Control in the Sleep Lab, part 1
While COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of infection control in sleep centers, the issue should always be an organization-wide priority. An effective infection control program identifies risks, defines mitigation efforts, and measures results. Whether in a hospital-based sleep lab with multiple beds, an independent diagnostic testing facility, or a physician-run lab, infection control is essential to improving patient safety and quality of care.
Igniting a Virtuous Cycle
Receiving accreditation or a specialty distinction or certification is an achievement worth promoting. Sharing the meaning of accreditation and news of your recognition by ACHC can start a cycle of positive engagement within your organization that extends outward into the communities you serve.