It is hard to believe that the Fourth of July is just days away. The Fourth is, really, Philadelphia's holiday, and the city and its surrounds make the most of it. The streets and highways will be crowded with people on their way to their favorite event, whether it's...
Month: June 2015
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High patient-to-nurse ratios put everyone at risk
An op-ed in The New York Times a couple of weeks ago has garnered hundreds of interesting comments from readers. (See the article here and click on the comments link for a small sample.) The subject is nurses, particularly the trend among hospitals to increase nurses'...
I Recently Completed Three Years in the VRP, What’s Next?
If you have successfully completed the three years in the VRP (Voluntary Recovery Program), congratulations. I know it is a long and difficult process. You must remember, however, that you are required to remain in compliance with all terms and conditions of the...