BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP December 10 2021Before hiring any healthcare professional, it’s critical to understand background check requirements for healthcare workers. Anyone interacting with patients must be able to perform their duties at the highest level,...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP November 4 2019 When people think of abuse in the healthcare industry, they might only think of medical neglect or malpractice. Few ever consider the risk of sexual abuse—and unfortunately, it’s more common than anyone would like to...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP February 13 2019For the first time in human history, the number of people over 65 will outnumber children under the age of 5. This is due to a more robust understanding of geriatric conditions and an increased life expectancy. As a...
The healthcare education industry in California faces a unique set of challenges when placing students in clinical settings. Both the hospital and sponsoring educational institution are up against enormous legal and financial risks, and conducting background checks...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 8 2016 The healthcare industry's role in society is a vital one, as they meet the needs of some many vulnerable populations. Medical organizations must be sure to hire professionals when providing for the care of children,...
BLOG Tammy Cohen, PHR, SHRM-CP March 3 2016 My 94-year-old great-aunt suffers from Alzheimer’s. While she still paints, kayaks, and does tai-chi, she also requires full-time care to keep her on track. Our family used a major online caretaker placement service to...