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We are not Zebras
The global pandemic required us to relinquish control of our everyday lives on a grand scale, both at work and at home, to survive. What a tradeoff and sacrifice it has been. Many were forced to leave jobs, either willingly to care for and teach children or because of layoffs and cutbacks, adding to the uncertainty and chaos. Racial injustice and deaths piled onto the collective sense of loss and fear. Whatever your political position, everyone experienced a tumultuous election cycle making adaptation, adjustment, and acceptance the name of the game.
Social Impact with Human-Centered Design
For the last six months, Andy Switzky has worked as the Human-Centered Design Lead at BB Imaging. The company culture, mission, and an opportunity to learn the science behind ultrasound sparked Andy's interest. While new to the medical field, he feels right at home. Andy has worked for many years as a User Experience Designer (UX). Though the title may not be familiar, every consumer benefits from UX design. It seeks to make everyday products, services, and technology as user-friendly as possible.
Pediatric Ultrasound book review
Pediatric Ultrasound - A Practical Guide is an eBook guide to scanning in the pediatric world. A sonographer, Allison Holley, wrote it so the information is based on real scanning experience and research. Although this text was published in 2013 and some information is slightly dated, there are still many relevant and helpful educational topics. There are tips and tricks of all sorts about executing diagnostic ultrasound exams on children while also staying efficient. This book claims to be a practical resource for reference for anyone in the department, and it is just that.
A New Age of Telemedicine
The mass adoption of telehealth has accelerated due to the current global health crisis. As most healthcare institutions and hospitals have been busy tending to COVID-19 patients, outpatient health providers must look for innovative and creative solutions. Telehealth is one of those solutions. To prevent COVID-19 from spreading, most healthcare providers have transitioned to a remote environment.
Gender Inclusive Language
Language is an important part of creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. Gender-inclusive (or gender-neutral) language is language that does not discriminate against gender identities and/or groups (Bent, 2019).
The BB Imaging Clinical Technical Assistant
Unlike most of the ultrasound industry, BB imaging views Technical Assistant support as a necessity in sonography clinics. They allow our sonographers to keep their focus where it should be – on patient health. We strive to provide the best experience for our patients and our team. The role of the TA is vital for both.
The Impact of a Positive Work Culture
Company culture can substantially impact an organization, for better or worse, and affects both leadership and front-line team members. Cultivating a positive organizational climate not only helps foster an environment for more productive teams, but it also helps retain staff and recruit great talent. Find out how BB Imaging has built a solid company culture on a foundation of serving the underserved and putting team members’ well-being first.
A Sonographer's Journey to High-Risk Sonography
BB Imaging team members are known as “unicorns” because they are one-of-a-kind, special, and simply hard to find. Beth Bennet is definitely a unicorn. She has seen and done so much before even beginning her sonography career. From extensive travels to finding love overseas, Beth has had quite the journey.
Learn the Benefits of Having a Sonographer on Your Team
Having access to diagnostic sonography can benefit everyone in the medical ecosystem, from provider to patient. Statistics show diagnostic sonography provides advantages in a variety of patient circumstances ranging from pregnancy to cardiovascular events.
Sonographer Review of Ultrasound Equipment
When you are purchasing sonography equipment for your business, you invest in a tool that helps make life-changing medical decisions, so the quality of the machine is of utmost importance. You want to make sure the equipment you purchase provides quality resolution, advanced penetration, enhanced Dopplers (both color and pulsed-wave), and user-friendliness. With so many options on the market, it is tough to decide which machine is right for your business.
Why Diversity in Healthcare is Important
To provide the highest standard of care to people across all socioeconomic classes, education levels, religions, and races it is necessary to create a culturally competent workforce of health care professionals. It is especially beneficial in the healthcare industry to intentionally create and promote a diverse workforce and this is why….