Hospitals on cutting edge of wireless technology
The healthcare industry, where instant communication can make the difference between life and death, has placed itself on the cutting edge in the use of mobile and wireless technology. Providers have been upgrading to PDA smartphones with cellular integration and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless capabilities that allow them […]

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Last week, I took a vacation that forced me to stop and smell the roses. As I took in the sunshine and beauty of the Caribbean, I had an opportunity to relax and reflect on many things. Taking time to do this occasionally is important for all of us, as it allows us to put […]

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Small businesses can find success with wellness programs
Wellness programs are popular among large companies, but small companies also can benefit from programs geared toward a specific work force. Some small businesses may believe they’re too small to offer such programs, but experts say the firms often experience higher rates of participation and more ease in […]

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By the time you read this issue of Across My Desk, my husband and I will be sailing into the first of four ports of call on our long awaited vacation to the Southern Caribbean. I’m leaving my laptop and cell phone at home in Florida (it is a vacation, after all!) but if you […]

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Reducing risk factors in the workplace
Frito-Lay Inc., winner of Risk & Insurance® magazine’s 2006 Theodore Roosevelt National Workers’ Comp and Disability award in the private-sector category, has taken workers’ compensation risk management to the next level, with a laser-like focus on eliminating injuries for good. The most important change was not a policy or procedure […]

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