The first Christmas trees were decorated with candles. Tiny fires lit all over a dry, dying tree? Talk about an insurance risk. Continue reading
The findings from 24 high-school athletes suggest that a series of small, successive blows to the head can prompt changes in the brains of young people. The research was presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.
Effective risk management always starts with insurance. Companies need to regularly review their existing insurance coverage. There are two key components to auditing your coverage; reviewing past claims and determining potential future exposures. Continue reading
The United States issued stringent new protocols on Monday for health workers treating Ebola victims, directing medical teams to wear protective gear that leaves no skin or hair exposed to prevent medical workers from becoming infected. Continue reading
A team of infection experts will be sent to any U.S. hospital with a confirmed Ebola case, according to the nation’s top disease control official, who said such a group could have prevented the infection of a Dallas nurse who cared for a patient with the deadly virus. Continue reading
Ebola Virus has saturated the recent news headlines producing public fear of contracting this virus. However there is no reason to start panicking, Dr. William P. Sawyer, Infection Prevention Specialist, says “if you understand the role your hands play in the contraction and spread of infections”. Continue reading
Tighter controls on opioid prescription painkillers issued by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration last month may increase workers compensation costs in the short term, but over the long term they could help reduce overuse of opioids Continue reading
Many families are preparing for back to school. I see ample amounts of school supplies, dorm furniture and almost every retail clothing store in Las Vegas has a sign that says back to school sale. It is quite honestly my second favorite time to shop retail (first being Black Friday during the holiday season). Continue reading
