A PAM Health employee learns CPR as a certified instructor provides direction. In a life or death situation, most people would do whatever they could to save a friend or loved one. However, only 18 percent of Americans say they are up-to-date on CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training. (Corliss, 2022) Considering that CPR can double or [...]
Where you recover from a stroke matters. A stroke can affect almost every system in the body including respiratory, circulatory, muscular, and nervous system. If additional recovery is needed following a stroke, patients should consider where they can receive the types of specialized rehabilitation that will help them reach their desired outcomes. According to a [...]
There’s no debating that diversifying your staff can lead to a stronger company. Debbie Storey, senior vice president of talent development and chief diversity officer at AT&T, recently told Forbes Insights “At the end of the day, when you’re creating an environment where people can come together and bring their own views and feel respected, [...]
Early in his career at the University of Southern California, Marco Adame Jr. was adrift. He went there with the intention of becoming a doctor, then dabbled in athletic training, and finished his college path with a career in Physical Therapy. His time as an athletic trainer was not without some degree of glamour, as [...]
Every day, at hospitals and healthcare facilities around the country, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)/Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) care for patients who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. The major difference between LPN and LVN is the name and the geographical location. In all states, except for California and Texas, the position is called licensed practical [...]
Sometimes, a personal experience is a catalyst for taking action. A few months ago, Post Acute Medical’s President and CEO, Anthony Misitano, had such an experience. While traveling, he and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Adam Burick, found themselves face-to-face with a life or death emergency. They responded, and helped save a man’s life. The [...]