Lucrative embezzlement schemes perpetrated by individuals trained in the management of your books are very real threats. This is not just the stuff of crime novels. The term white-collar crime makes it sound so clean and victimless. The opposite is true. This is a crime that can ruin practices and lives. As you work harder to dig out from the hole, the stress associated with a … [Read more...] about Preventing Fistful of Dollars Embezzlements
Leading the Team
The Dollars and Sense of Preventing Embezzlement
Petty Theft Can Hurt Too Embezzlement opportunities are certainly not limited to the theft of items, both large and small. The word embezzlement makes most of us think of money— where the bigger risks lie. Simple petty cash theft and complex financial schemes take their toll. Embezzlement robs your practice (you) of its (your) hard-earned profits. In the more egregious … [Read more...] about The Dollars and Sense of Preventing Embezzlement
Nursing Recruitment Strategies
The process of nurse recruitment is laborious and can be time consuming, much like physician recruitment. You may need a nurse right now, but it is important to avoid just getting somebody to cover. If you need to fill a gap, make sure there is adequate oversight and training. Always keep in mind that you are not just trying to replace a cog in the machine. You frequently … [Read more...] about Nursing Recruitment Strategies
The Loud Employee
GH is a phenomenal medical assistant. However, he has an extremely loud voice that carries through the office. When he is talking, even in a patient room with the door closed, the information discussed can be easily heard in the hallway or adjacent room. This has been distracting to other providers and even a HIPAA risk. The practice has tried to address this issue with subtle … [Read more...] about The Loud Employee
Strained Relationships
Business, family, and social activities all rely on relationships. We all have strained relationships. In some cases, they may even seem irretrievably broken. Relationship problems can devastate the home. The toll is no less heavy when there are problems between coworkers or colleagues. Just as in our personal lives, improving our relationships can yield marked and, in some … [Read more...] about Strained Relationships