Best reads of the week, 9/6
Below are some of the most important, interesting, or instructive articles our team read this week. Enjoy!
HURRICANE EVACUATION AT LTC FACILITIES
Hurricane Dorian is dominating the news this week, with mandatory evacuations underway. These articles shed some light on the risks of evacuating and sheltering in place.
Hurricane evacuation of nursing home residents still an unsolved challenge
Employees of nursing home where 12 died in power outage charged with manslaughter
TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY
As consumers look to technology to improve accessibility and convenience in every aspect of their lives, some healthcare associations express concerns over privacy.
When Apps Get Your Medical Data, Your Privacy May Go With It
Meanwhile, providers are beginning to test how voice technology can be used in a medical setting.
Privacy beyond HIPAA in voice technology
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE
At the Excelas staff training this week, we explored positive psychology principles, including cultivating a growth mindset. These TED Talks are a great resource on the subject.