Summer is here, and at time of writing this, our COVID-19 numbers here in SC (and several other states) are on the rise again. With all of us reeling from the past few months and the changes that we’ve all had to examine, learn, and implement into our daily lives, can we take comfort in knowing that we’re more prepared than before and have the processes in place so that the focus can be on patient care this time around? There is no denying that, as a nation, we were not ready for such a public health emergency, especially one of this scale. There have been small hiccups, big hiccups, and huge hiccups along the way, but those who were charged with implementing solutions worked tirelessly to get it done, and lives are being saved.
Administrative professionals probably don’t see themselves as heroes too, but it was hard work getting all of this in place so that the clinicians and clinical staff could focus on what they do best—patient treatment. Thank you for all that you have done and please pass on our thanks to your clinical staff, as well. It has been rough and it’s not over yet.
With the relaxing of the stay-at-home orders in many states, patients are returning to practices, and new standards are being implemented to ensure safety for everyone. We have some excellent articles on reopening your office from a staff and patient perspective.
I suggest taking a look and figuring out if you’ve missed anything. And maybe you have something to add? We would love to hear if you have figured out a new or better way of doing something that you could share with other BC Advantage members! Email us or comment on our Facebook page and let us know.
Other articles this issue include a great interview with Karen Blanchette, MBA, the Executive Director for PAHCOM. Who knew we had a world record holder in our midst? She lets us in for a quick look at her life and the lessons she has learned. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
We have other informative articles, with one focusing on Gastroparesis, just in time for Gastroparesis Awareness month in August.
Another article is on automated dispensing cabinets! I love learning new things and always find the articles that are written by our outstanding editorial board so interesting. I hope you appreciate them all!
We want you to know that all of us at BC Advantage hold all of you up in the highest regard and pray for your safety and health. Be kind to one another. Life is too short not to be.
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