Laura M. Cascella, MA, CPHRM

In the regular course of patient care and treatment, podiatrists will encounter wounds on patients’ feet, ankles, and legs (e.g., ingrown toenails, lesions, cuts, blisters, and ulcers). Some wounds may heal on their own or with minimal treatment, but other wounds might progress and cause serious complications, including sepsis.

Laura M. Cascella, MA, CPHRM

Data show that the majority of hospitals outsource some or all of their compounded sterile preparations (CSPs), and most rely on more than one vendor to meet their needs.¹ The reasons for outsourcing are numerous. For example, healthcare organizations might outsource compounding services if they:

Laura M. Cascella, MA, CPHRM

Research shows that people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, or another gender minority (LGBTQ+) are at increased risk for preventable injuries and illnesses because of health inequities.¹ Transgender people are a unique population within the LGBTQ+ community and face unique health disparities and barriers to care.

Laura M. Cascella, MA, CPHRM

Workplace incivility and nurse bullying are pervasive issues in healthcare, and they often are considered intrinsic in the nursing profession. Yet, researchers and experts who study and write about these issues stress the need for organizations to confront incivility and bullying in the pursuit of creating highly reliable and psychologically safe environments.

Obesity is a well-known health concern in the United States. In 2023, obesity rates for adults were at or higher than 35 percent in 23 states; fewer than 5 states had similar rates in 2013.¹ Bariatric surgery is an effective treatment option for many individuals who suffer from obesity. Although the introduction of newer weight-loss medications has resulted in less demand for bariatric surgery, these medicines likely won’t replace surgery — particularly for patients who experience medication-related barriers (e.g., side effects, lack of insurance coverage, etc.).²