Why Clinical Counselors Need to Care for Their Own Mental Health, Too
Throughout your life as a clinical counselor, you will experience many challenging situations that drain you physically and mentally. For this reason, taking care of your own mental health is crucial. It helps you to do your job better and longer, and it allows you to provide the best service you can. Aside from going…
Read MoreCelebrating Nurse Practitioner Week: Nov. 7-13
Every day, nurse practitioners (NPs) work hard to diagnose, treat, and cure thousands of patients throughout the world. In the second week of November, Nurse Practitioner Week honors the contributions that nurse practitioners bring to the medical field. Many NPs are still restricted from practicing to their full ability, so Nurse Practitioner Week serves as…
Read MoreFour Ways to Reduce Risk for Medical Labs in COVID Era
As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 global pandemic amidst new variants, vaccination programs and uncertainty in just about every aspect of life, medical labs remain on the front lines. It’s important for these entities to protect themselves as much as possible from the inevitable risks that come with a situation of such magnitude.…
Read MoreWhy School Counselors Should Consider Malpractice Insurance
The demand for mental health support has increased dramatically in recent years, particularly among young people. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly fueled this trend. The demands being placed on school counselors right now are high. While their job is to help others, they must also protect themselves. Like anyone else providing professional psychotherapy support, counselors…
Read MoreAm I Legally Required to Get Small Business Insurance?
You already know that having a comprehensive insurance plan in place is one of the most prudent investments you can make in your business. While it’s clearly a great idea, is it actually required by law? Having certain specific forms of small business insurance is in fact required in most states. Why Your Business Needs…
Read MoreLiability Risks for Occupational Therapists
When you chose to pursue a career as an occupational therapist, chances are you were thinking about how much you could help your patients. Did you also think about what kind of liability you would be taking on? Whether you are teaching people to perform their jobs with less pain or helping them remain independent…
Read MoreWhat Are the Exclusions on a General Liability Insurance Policy?
Regardless of what type of business you’re in, having a general liability insurance plan in place is your first line of defense against many risks associated with owning a business. Even if you’re self-employed, this type of coverage simply makes sense. However, it does have certain limitations. It’s important to be educated about exactly what…
Read MoreFour Common Mistakes Lab Techs Make
Did you ever wonder who was handling the huge influx of COVID-19 diagnostic tests during the pandemic that started in Spring 2020? Professional lab technicians were already busy performing an estimated 13 billion lab tests per year for a host of other illnesses and conditions when the global pandemic began. Although typically in the background…
Read MoreUpskilling and Reskilling in Pharmacy
You might be a pharmacy technician, an assistant, or a pharmacist. Perhaps you work in a hospital or retail environment. Depending on your role and area of practice, you’ve probably already completed training and some level of education as a requirement for your job. You might even take regular continuing education courses to maintain your…
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