Healthcare Worker Burnout – new report released by U.S. Surgeon General

06/01/2022

Blog by Mari Tietze, PhD, RN-BC, FHIMSS, FAAN, Professor, UT Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation Burnout is the topic of the newly released report “Addressing Health Worker Burnout” by the U.S. Surgeon General, to include a substantive action plan to address this growing issue for healthcare providers. The report distinguishes between burnout and moral injury, and it’s essential … Read More

THIA to host inaugural informatics conference on Sept. 9

07/22/2021

The Texas Health Informatics Alliance (THIA) will host its “First Annual Conference” on Thursday, September 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., CDT. The complimentary virtual event will be ideal for researchers, developers, health professionals, information management professionals and data scientists. The conference will feature two keynote speakers, a panel presentation, four plenaries, and four student presentations. Keynote speakers include … Read More

Guests from Children’s Health and UTSW highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

11/16/2020

Episode 45 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion focused on the potential third wave of COVID-19 in North Texas and how to prevent sports injuries. Guests included: • Dr. Troy Smurawa, Director of Sports Medicine, Andrews Institute, Children’s Health; • and Dr. … Read More

Guests from AHA and Scottish Rite highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

11/10/2020

Episode 44 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast on Sunday on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion focused on the overall reaction to COVID-19 by American hospitals and sports injuries in the community. Guests included: • Rick Pollack, President/CEO, American Hospital Association; • and Dr. Shane Miller, Pediatrician and Sports Medicine … Read More

Guests from Texas Health and Glaucoma Associates highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

11/02/2020

Episode 43 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast this weekend on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion focused on an high school athletic injuries and glaucoma. Guests included: • Dr. John Christoforetti, Orthopedic Surgeon, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen; • and Dr. Davinder Grover, Glaucoma Specialist and Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma Associates of … Read More

Guests from Baylor Scott & White, Children’s Health and UTSW highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

10/26/2020

Episode 42 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast this weekend on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion focused on an innovative “Faith in Action” program, childhood learning disabilities and stroke prevention. Guests included: • Donna Stauber, PhD, System Program Manager Spiritual Care, Baylor Scott & White Health; • Katie Dooley, Pediatric … Read More

Guests from UTSW and Texas Health highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

10/19/2020

Episode 41 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast this weekend on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion focused on the importance of masks during the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential lung issues when contracting the virus. Guests included: • Dr. Robert Haley, Director of the Division of Epidemiology, UT Southwestern; • … Read More

Guests from NBC-5, UTSW, Texas Health and Scottish Rite highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

10/12/2020

Episode 40 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast this weekend on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion focused on a snake bite of a local meteorologist and studies on family stress during the pandemic. Guests included: • Dr. Robert Haley, Director of the Division of Epidemiology, UT Southwestern; • David Finfrock, … Read More

Guests from UTSW and Baylor Scott & White highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

10/06/2020

Episode 39 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast this weekend on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion focused on the accuracy of COVID-19 testing and stroke identification. Guests included: • Jasmin Tiro, PhD, Associate Professor, Division of Behavioral and Communication Sciences, UT Southwestern; • and Dr. Dion Graybeal, Stroke and Vascular … Read More

Guests from JPS, Texas Health and Baylor Scott & White highlight “The Human Side of Health Care”

09/28/2020

Episode 38 of the DFW Hospital Council’s weekly radio program “The Human Side of Health Care” was broadcast this weekend on KRLD 1080 AM. The discussion focused on Sepsis Awareness and North Texas COVID-19 research. Guests included: • Kathy Watts, Clinical Sepsis Coordinator, JPS Health Network; • Jessica Aguilar, Clinical Sepsis Nurse, JPS Health Network; • Joni Padden, Nursing Informatics … Read More