The Hire Connection: October 2016

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

The Importance Of Healthcare Security Officers

Considering the serious (sometimes life-or-death) situations faced by people in the hospital, ensuring the safety of both patients and hospital personnel is essential. In recognition of this important task, last week (October 9-15, 2016) was Healthcare Security and Safety Week. This week, our medical recruiting experts are here to continue the conversation. Keep reading to learn more about the important roles healthcare security officers play in today's medical facilities.

What Is A Healthcare Security Officer?

Healthcare security officers are important hospital staff members. They do not provide treatment or sell any products, but they are nonetheless often very visible in hospital settings. The primary responsibilities for healthcare security officers are easing patient concerns and creating a safe environment for patients to receive treatment. Specifically, they are in charge of protecting information, reputation, property, and people.

What Does A Healthcare Security Officer Do?

A typical day for healthcare security officers frequently involves a variation of three main tasks: patrolling the hospital, responding to situations, and reporting information.

Patrolling The Hospital
Healthcare security officers are responsible for patrolling the hospital and manning specific posts. While on duty, they are expected to remain alert and prepared to respond to any suspicious activity that may threaten the safety of hospital patients, physicians, or staff. It is their job to provide assistance to patients and staff as needed and to ensure that safety regulations are followed at all times.

Responding To Situations

Hospital security officers are required to respond quickly to a variety of situations where there assistance may be needed. They may be called upon to direct traffic, mediate physician-patient interactions, help patients to their vehicles, escort patients or physicians, restrain unstable or irrational patients, enforce hospital regulations, and even assist with dead car batteries.

Reporting Information
Finally, hospital security personnel are in charge of making regular reports of their activities and findings. They are also expected to identify and report any health or safety hazards. It is always essential that healthcare securities respect the privacy of both patients and providers by keeping all their reports strictly confidential.

The Debates Surrounding Hospital Security Personnel

In recent years, violence in hospitals has become increasingly common. Becker's Hospital Review cites an article from The New York Times which reveals that hospitals saw a 40% increase in violent crime between 2012 and 2014, with more than 10,000 incidents directed at hospital employees. The vast majority of these instances involve outbursts by mentally unstable patients.

Healthcare security personnel have begun carrying weapons in response to the increased violence, which has (not surprisingly) sparked significant debate. Individuals who are in favor of arming healthcare security personnel claim that weapons are necessary in order to ensure the safety of both personnel and patients. The opposing side argues that bringing weapons into already tense situations may further endanger everyone that is present, as there are multiple cases reported where patients got control of these weapons. Regardless of how the debate over carrying weapons eventually resolves, healthcare security officers will continue to play crucial roles in our hospitals.

Honoring Healthcare Security Officers

Healthcare Security and Safety Week may have come and gone, but these honorable individuals and the important roles they play in our healthcare facilities deserve recognition year-round. We need our hospitals to be safe places for us to seek the care we need, and healthcare security officers are responsible for protecting that space. Here at The Hire Connection, we are immensely grateful to the people who dedicate their careers to protecting medical staff and their patients. On behalf of our entire healthcare recruiting team, we thank you!

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Friday, October 14, 2016

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Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Physician Assistants: America's Most In-Demand Profession

Our healthcare system currently recognizes three types of primary care providers: physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. While all three play integral roles, physician assistants are gaining natural recognition for being one of the most in-demand professions in our society today. In honor of Physician Assistants Week, The Hire Connection is dedicating our blog to the crucial role physician assistants play in our current healthcare model.

What Are Physician Assistants?

A Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed healthcare practitioner that is well-versed in general medicine. In order to practice, physician assistants must undergo extensive schooling and training, and they must pass an in-depth certification exam. When the Affordable Care Act was introduced in 2010, it recognized PAs as primary care providers with the same level as physicians and nurse practitioners.

How Can Physician Assistants Practice?

Under the Affordable Care Act, PAs are allowed to practice in a variety of different settings. PAs may collaborate with other healthcare practitioners to form a cohesive team, or they may practice autonomously. They are licensed to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medicine. Like physicians and nurse practitioners, PAs are required to complete extensive continuing education over the course of their careers. Over time, this continuing education enables many PAs to develop unique specialties so that they may better serve their patients.

What Do Patients Think Of Physician Assistants?

PA's continue to play an increasingly important role in our healthcare system. A survey conducted by Harris Poll showed that:

93% of the people who interact with PAs considered them to be trusted healthcare providers.
92% felt that it was easier to get an appointment with a PA than a physician.
91% felt that PAs improved the quality of healthcare.

Physician Assistants Are In High Demand

Due in large part to the overwhelming support they receive from the general public, PAs are in remarkably high demand. In fact, their demand continues to increase every year. Studies are showing that hospitals who maximize the skill and expertise of their PAs do better financially than hospitals who rely more heavily on other practitioners. Because of these various factors, many media outlets are currently ranking Physician Assistant as the most promising job in America.

The Hire Connection Can Help Place PAs In The Right Facility

If you are looking to improve your practice by hiring a physician assistant, our team of medical recruiting professionals is here for you. We can help you advertise your opportunity and the area in which you are located so you can attract top-level PAs. We can also help facilitate the interview process by screening candidates, ensuring you only only spend your time interviewing those with the most potential.

If you are a PA looking for a new career opportunity, we are here for you, too. Our team of experienced healthcare recruiters can help you comb through the multitude of openings currently available to determine which facility will provide you with the right opportunities.

Whether you are the CEO of a major hospital, the recruiter at a small rural facility, or a practitioner pursuing your career, our medical recruiting experts are dedicated to helping you achieve success in the healthcare field. Call us at (866) 661-4473 to get started!

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