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Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month
Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month is an annual event intended to bring attention to the benefits of medical ultrasound, and highlight its value in the healthcare system.
Most of the general public is aware of the importance of ultrasound imaging in pregnancy, but many people lack familiarity with the uses of sonography for other diagnostic purposes, like vascular imaging or 3D or 4D sonography. Sharing information and educating people on the various uses of medical ultrasound can serve a double purpose; it can heighten comfort with procedures when they’re recommended by a family doctor or specialist, and it may also afford an opportunity for ultrasound professionals to take pride in the very important work that they do.
Join us at the 2019 SDMS Annual Conference!
The SDMS is a great opportunity to meet other sonographers who are following their passion for ultrasound. Check this out for more information on exhibitors and attendee information.
Team Building—A Focus on Fun
Team building events can be an essential component of a company’s success regardless of its size or structure. The best ideas, and most innovative plans mean nothing without great people on the team. Planning team events is a great way to take care of people, the company’s most important assets.
Patient Care vs. Customer Service
This month is the final installment of our look at value-based healthcare trends. One of the key transitions in this movement is how patients are viewed and treated by providers. Many health care entities are now asking themselves “how do we merge quality patient care with improved customer service?”
Implementing Change
In March, we explored value-based care and how it differs from fee-for-service healthcare. How does this transition take place? Most experts agree there are a few basic steps to this complex process. The steps are highlighted here from the website healthmanagement.org
Shifting Values
Healthcare is a vital component and often debated part of our society. We are all impacted by this vast industry. There is a monumental shift underway in the delivery of healthcare and we would like to take a little time to explore what is occurring.
Scheduling for Sanity
We kicked off the new year with a look at nutrition tips for self-care in the work place. This month we outline suggestions for approaching daily schedules intentionally and mindfully. These practices can go a long way in maintaining sanity and improving patient care. Here are some tips for staying on track during the work day.
Self-care while serving others
We ended 2018 by giving our readers some ways to take care of themselves during the busy holiday season. As we get back to regular work routines and start off a new year let’s look at how to take care of ourselves at work. Sonographers and technical assistants in clinic can encounter long busy days. We know our team members are intent on providing quality care and a good patient experience, often this includes sacrificing their own needs.
A Season for Self Care
We are entering a season full of friends, full of family, full of fun. It’s a time overflowingly full. It can be difficult to balance all the things we need and want to do this time of year. Holiday merriment may cross the line into mental, physical, and emotional stress. Consider a way to stay centered and check in with yourself regularly, in as little as 5 to 10 minutes a day, yoga can help you maintain your physical health and your sanity.
Recognition in the Workplace
What encourages people to perform to the best of their abilities? Research has shown how a person feels is often more important than what they earn. A 2013 study of 1,200 U.S. employees from a broad cross-section of industries found 70% of respondents reported their most meaningful recognition “had no dollar value”.
Appreciative Inquiry
In August we addressed approaches team members can take to present their opinions and ideas in the workplace. This month we look at company culture through the lens of appreciative inquiry.