Why You Should #ThankAPharmacist This Month
October is American Pharmacist Month, and like many other members of our healthcare system, they deserve extra praise and thanks this year for their dedication in serving our communities throughout the pandemic. Here are just a few reasons why you should thank a pharmacist this month. 4 Reasons to Thank A Pharmacist in October 1.…
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…
Read MoreIs Administrative Staff Covered by Medical Malpractice Insurance?
A spectrum of medical tasks can lead to negligence that causes patient harm, from a physician’s misdiagnosis to mislabeled medication. Administrative staff can even be found liable due to the diverse nature of their work. This makes malpractice insurance (also known as professional liability) a necessity for all team members, even if a patient lawsuit…
Read MoreHow Much Is Professional Liability Insurance? 6 Factors That Affect Price
Do you own a small business, mental health practice, or other type of company? If so, you could benefit greatly from paying for professional liability insurance. Professional liability insurance—also known as medical malpractice insurance (for medical professions)—can help protect you in the face of a lawsuit. If you’re wondering, “How much is professional liability insurance?”…
Read MorePharmacy Technician: What’s Next?
As a pharmacy technician, you know you’re an important part of patient care wherever you work. And statistically, most pharm techs work in retail pharmacies and drug stores, which account for 51% of all positions. What’s the job outlook for pharmacy technicians? The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that pharmacy tech positions will increase by…
Read MoreProfessional Liability Insurance for Mental Health Technicians: What Does It Cover?
With many people struggling due to the effects of Covid-19, mental health technicians are more in demand than ever. If you’ve chosen this field of work, you need professional liability insurance to make sure you can have a satisfying long-term career. By protecting yourself from lawsuits, you’ll be able to avoid financial disasters in case…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Multi-State Healthcare Licensure
Traditionally, healthcare professionals have selected a single state to call home, completed licensure for that state, and spent many years residing and practicing there. Complex, expensive and time-consuming licensing requirements discouraged healthcare workers from trying to practice in more than one state. However, all that changed in 2020 during the global coronavirus pandemic. Delivering needed…
Read MoreWhat Are the Best Upskilling Opportunities in Healthcare?
As the overall population continues to age and the scope of health issues and diseases evolves and changes, the healthcare industry is struggling to meet patient needs with qualified professionals. Growing demand and an increasing shortage of talent exists in just about every level of healthcare today. As a result, all professionals are encouraged to…
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