Podcasts about staff shortages

Latest episode of Elvis on the Dental Fuel Podcast. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elvis-dahl-team-mistake/id1683707577?i=1000692238626 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dy9BPPvTJAp3sP5xg2Wha?si=cVafy05lTqK3R-ybFHD3Rw Make sure you visit Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us) at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2025 (https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday). Ivoclar will be in their usual spot at Grand Ballroom A&B in the East Tower, on the Gold Level. Right across from the registration desk. Register today! (https://lmtmag.com/ivoclar) Make sure you come see VOICES FROM THE BENCH recording from the Ballroom all weekend! Thanks to the AMAZING people at exocad (https://exocad.com/ids), Elvis and Barb will be recording for the first time at IDS in Cologne, Germany (https://www.english.ids-cologne.de/). March 25 - 28 in Hall 1, booth A040/C041. Come see us, be on the podcast, and see all the amazing things exocad is doing for your lab! In the ever-evolving world of dentistry, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is paving the way for significant advancements in efficiency and patient care. In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with the innovative minds behind Dentscape AI, a company that is transforming the dental lab landscape. Dentscape AI is not just another tech startup; it's a groundbreaking solution designed specifically for dental labs. With their AI agent, dental technicians can now generate up to 100 crowns in just 10 minutes! This remarkable feat is achieved by simplifying workflows and reducing the workload of dental professionals, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks that require human creativity and expertise. The conversation began with the introduction of the Dentscape team, including co-founders Bill Cho and Dr. Sylvie Liu. Sylvie, a practicing dentist and lecturer in digital dentistry, shared her journey from traditional dentistry to entrepreneurship. Her passion for the artistry of dentistry led her to seek innovative solutions that would not only enhance her practice but also address the pressing challenges faced by dental labs. Bill explained the three key pillars that support their AI model: high-quality data, advanced algorithms, and robust computing power. By partnering with large dental labs, Dentscape AI ensures that their models are trained on real-world data, allowing for accuracy and reliability in crown design. As Ryan Axelson, another key member of the Dentscape team, pointed out, their goal is to provide tools that empower technicians, allowing them to enhance their workflow and ultimately improve patient care. You are invited to Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us)'s IPS e.max Panel Discussion Friday, February 22nd stating at 3:00 at LMT Lab Day in Chicago. Our very own Barb Warner will be on stage with Jessica Birrell, Stephenie Goddard, Mike Roberts, Jed Archibald and Dr. Ken Malament as they dive into the world of e.max. After the panel discussion, Ivoclar will host a Happy Hour to commemorate this 20-year milestone. So, please join us by registering at Labday.com/Ivoclar. Make sure you visit Aidite (https://www.aidite.com/) at Booth E-26 during your visit at LMT Lab Day Chicago (https://lmtmag.com/lmtlabday)! They will be there showcasing their exciting new products and cutting-edge solutions in digital dentistry. Attendees can explore hands-on demonstrations of Biomic stain & glaze (https://www.aidite.com/detail/materials/Biomic_Stain_Glaze_130_2.html) techniques and some of their other innovative technologies. Aidite will also host engaging lectures in Grand Suite 2, East Tower, covering topics such as EZneer (https://www.aidite.com/detail/materials/EZneer_113_2.html), 3D Pro-Zir, (https://www.aidite.com/detail/materials/3D_Pro_Zir_111_2.html) Digital Dentures, and their Aidite Cloud design service (https://www.aiditecloud.com/). Even before you go, you can stay updated by following @AiditeNorthAmerica (https://www.instagram.com/aiditenorthamerica/) on all social media platforms. Don't miss the opportunity to see how Aidite is shaping the future of dental labs! Are you a dental lab in need of more talent to improve your bottom line and keep production on schedule? Are you a dental tech with great skills but feel you're being limited at your current lab? Well, the answer is here and this is precisely why WIN WIN GO (https://www.winwingo.com/) was created. The dental lab and dental tech community needed a place where labs and technicians can meet, talk about their needs and connect in ways that foster a win win outcome. As a tech. If you're ready to make a change, thinking about moving in the next year or just curious what's out there, sign up today. It's totally free. As a lab, you might be feeling the frustration of paying the big employment site so much and getting so few tech candidates. We understand they don't much care about our industry. WINWINGO.com is simply the best place for lab techs and lab owners to actively engage in creating their ideal future. WINWINGO.com, how dental techs find paradise. Special Guests: Bill Chou, Dr. Sylvie Liu, and Ryan Axelson.

South Africa has been facing a severe unemployment crisis that affects millions, particularly the youth, for nearly a decade. And so it comes as no surprise that there is also a crippling shortage of medical professionals with experts in the field saying this is unacceptable. The shortage results in a strained healthcare system. Dr Bulela Vava, Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in South Africa, says the this issue was once thought to mainly affect unskilled workers. But now both skilled and unskilled workers, including healthcare professionals, are among the casualties. He also adds that the narrative around this crisis has often been one-sided, focusing heavily on the negative effects on medical doctors while neglecting similar challenges faced by 'marginalised' professionals who are essential to maintaining the healthcare system. For more on this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Bulela Vava, Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity in South Africa

Early Childhood Ireland is calling on those involved in government formation talks to address these challenges in the forthcoming Programme for Government. For more on this Frances Byrne, Director of Policy at Early Childhood Ireland

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Some 80 million Americans are heading to their Thanksgiving destinations. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Get ready for jam-packed airports, as holiday travelers head to their Thanksgiving destinations. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

In this episode I share insights from speaking at the Mystery Shopping Professionals Association - AP 19th annual conference in Hong Kong.  Gathered together with representatives from all over Asia and beyond discussing global labour shortages, ageing populations and the impact on business growth through migration, work preferences and workplace conditions.

Rachel Harper (Principal of St Patrick's National School, Greystones, Co. Wicklow) speaks to Wendy about the issues surrounding staff shortages with primary schools across the country, following a new survey that's highlighted how there are almost 1,000 teaching vacancies nationwide across primary and special schools, with principals struggling to fill posts.  

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It's been a rough summer for HMP inmates - and their friends and family. They've been restricted from visting their loved ones stuck inside. CBC reporter Abby Cole brought us that story.

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On this Episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Review issues with the 2025 Medicare Quality Reporting Measures, discuss the future of staff shortages and review recent litigation.  In our focus segment we will discuss Life Safety with Ruben Garcia - a life safety surveyor with AAAHC and a life safety consultant   This episode is sponsored by Surgical Information Systems, triValence, Medserve and  Ambulatory Healthcare Strategies.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Beckers hospital review deficits and surplus of healthcare workers by 2028https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/healthcare-faces-deficit-of-100-000-workers-by-2028.html?origin=WomensE&utm_source=WomensE&utm_medium=email&utm_content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=0573H1191845C8E https://www.mercer.com/en-us/insights/talent-and-transformation/attracting-and-retaining-talent/future-of-the-us-healthcare-industry/ Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Rates Uphttps://info.pressganey.com/e-books-research/patient-experience-2024 CNBC news about the potential longshoremen's strike:https://www-cnbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2024/09/04/east-coast-port-strike-fears-grow-as-key-labor-union-meetings-begin.html Outpatient Surgery Article on Supply Shortages:https://digital.outpatientsurgery.net/view/473472688/26/?mkt_tok=NTQ1LUtDUC0xNjMAAAGU0lcWS90dlVVolT5a4MP9vZ-mc7o6qU-K0sUrNLm9nDWALZV5p2kAqKLbclkrkJWDbT5VRkFBNXLzKCIzpi-bmM0uONppLIsQFqxZm7xoM1he INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASC PODCAST WITH JOHN GOEHLE ASC Central, a sister site to http://ascpodcast.com provides a link to all of our bootcamps, educational programs and membership programs! http://asc-central.com Join one of our Membership Programs! Our Patron Program:Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.  More information and Become Member The ASC-Central Premium Access Program A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today! Important Resources for ASCs: Conditions for Coverage: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150 Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som Policy & Memos to States and RegionsCMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle: Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website Books by John Goehle Get a copy of John's most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

An Auckland mother struggling to get help for her daughter is not surprised another teen took her own life after a long wait for mental health support. Melanie Earley reports.

Earlier today, Kieran Cuddihy was told that his son won't be seen by the dentist until sixth class; he is currently in fourth class…This is due to the extreme staff shortages in dentists all over Ireland, causing a backlog so long some children aren't seen by a dentist until secondary school.Joining Kieran to tell more about the dentist shortages and waiting lists around the country is Chair of the GP committee of the Irish Dental Association, and owner of Kiwi Dental in Carlow, Caroline Robbins.

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Moorhead Police Chief Shannon Monroe is on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to discuss this decision and how he would like to address the staffing issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Northland emergency doctor says work is becoming so stressful and overwhelming that colleagues are reducing their hours to protect themselves and their patients. Northland emergency doctor Gary Payinda spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The junior doctors' union says staff shortages at Rotorua Hospital are so dire that patients are being sent back to the emergency department from other wards. Ruth Hill reports.

Staff shortages are restricting rehabilitation programmes at Arohata Prison. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.

Mayor Adams announced Friday that his administration is relaxing some test requirements for lifeguards in a bid to address staff shortages in their ranks that are expected to force swaths of city beaches to stay closed this holiday weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A doctor at Palmerston North's Regional Cancer Treatment Service says it's holding on by the skin of its teeth.   Oncologist Richard Isaacs says Te Whatu Ora has not approved new staff, despite a 2022 review saying it needed significantly more.   He told Mike Hosking that the situation is just getting worse as more senior staff reduce their hours.   Isaacs says finances are blocking Te Whatu Ora from approving new staff.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the state's sickest patients are stranded in hospitals for weeks, months, and even years as they wait to be moved into nursing homes and psychiatric facilities. This backup is caused in part by nursing home staffing shortages, coupled with a rapidly aging population.  KQED's Lesley McClurg tells us the story of one Berkeley resident's struggle to find adequate care for his wife. Links: Episode Transcript Systemic Neglect: How Staffing Shortages In Nursing Homes Leave Patients Trapped in Hospitals This episode was produced by Alan Montecillo, Ellie Prickett-Morgan, and Maria Esquinca, and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to Ruth Woods - council member with the Institute - about the staff shortages.

Staff shortages partly to blame for a rooftop stand-off at one of Oranga Tamariki's youth justice facilities last year. Checkpoint reporter Jimmy Ellingham speaks to Lisa Owen.

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Welcome to the Sterile Technique Podcast! It's the podcast about Surgical Technology. Whether you are a CST or CSFA, this podcast helps you earn CE credits and improve your surgery skills in the OR. This episode discusses the cover article of the March 2024 issue of The Surgical Technologist, which is the official journal of the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST). The article is titled, "Minimizing Workflow Challenges and Cognitive Load During Staff Shortages". "Scrub in" at steriletpodcast.com and on Twitter, @SterileTPodcast (twitter.com/SterileTPodcast). This podcast is a Dybas Media production. Sound effects adapted from GarageBand and sindhu.tms at https://freesound.org/people/sindhu.tms/sounds/169065/ and licensed courtesy of https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/.

Staff shortages have been identified as a barrier to providing sports facilities for people with disabilities in Clare. It comes as the Oireachtas Report on Inclusion in Sport has recommended increased investment in the development of accessible and fit-for-purpose sports faciliies to remove barriers to inclusion. The Irish Wheelchair Association's submission to the report has named Clare among 15 counties where there are no specific sporting clubs for children. Sports Inclusion Disability Officer with Clare Sports Partnership James Murrihy says it's "not good enough" that inclusivity in sports is so under-resourced.

Rarotonga's head nurse calls on NZ govt to help with staff shortages.

Staff shortages in hospitals are said to be affecting patient care.Dr Chris Luke, columnist with the Irish Medical Times and retired consultant in emergency medicine and Dr. Trish Byrne, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

(Feb 1, 2024) New York could close up to five state prisons this year. The head of the State department of corrections says a big reason is the lack of staff; Democrats in the Senate approved a plan to work directly with drug manufacturers to make cheaper, generic versions of key drugs, like insulin; we meet a couple in Cranberry Lake who makes wooden duck decoys; an elementary school in Watertown recently unveiled a second vending machine that dispenses books. The goal: inspire a love for reading.

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by American College of Education.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.The educator talent pipelines that previously met school district needs are no longer sufficient. Teacher shortages don't hinge on one particular issue—they're a conglomeration of a wide range of shortages in specific subjects, regions, and specialties. As a result, school districts are looking for innovative solutions to ensure that they have access to high-quality educators. School districts need solutions that not only help get more qualified educators entering the profession but also support teacher retention and promotion into leadership roles within a district.Proven partnerships and models offer lessons for today's teacher shortage. While different in their approach, these programs all solve the same core problems: They offer a positive return on investment for teachers who participate, they cultivate new populations for inclusion in the teaching population, they create accessible opportunities for teacher advancement, and they balance rigor and time to completion.Listen to this edWeb podcast as the presenters dive into the challenges many K-12 districts are facing today, and what is being done to fix the problem. Listeners have access to a newly published whitepaper that addresses the problem and provides insight into potential solutions.This edWeb podcast is of interest to K-12 school and district leaders.American College of Education 100% online, accredited, low-cost programs you can finish quickly to advance your career.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

Blake and David mull over the Arizona CPA Society's survey revealing that 80% of Arizona CPAs support 150-hour-rule alternatives. They also examine the UK Post Office scandal that led to hundreds of criminal convictions of postmasters, as well as Deloitte's recent massive audit failures, and the impacts of the talent shortage illustrated by delayed government audits in Wyoming. Wrapping things up, some reflections on the need for major reforms in auditing and regulation of the accounting profession. All this and more, right here, right now!Sponsors Zoho - http://accountingpodcast.promo/zohoRelay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/relayClient Hub - http://accountingpodcast.promo/clienthubChapters(00:29) - Blake goes over the Arizona Society of CPA's survey results (06:09) - Do 150-hour employees do better work? (09:38) - Are firms facing an accounting shortage? (14:49) - Did you know Nikki Haley was an accountant? (16:35) - Deloitte audit failure in Nigeria (29:42) - Certified Pastry Aficionado (31:44) - Tsunami miracle baby, now 19, pursuing an accounting degree (34:37) - Fujitsu, Horizon, and the disgusting postal worker prosecution failure by the UK government (48:48) - Blake checks in on the live chat (53:26) - Going Concern: Wyoming firm faces staffing shortage in critical government audits (56:56) - Download Earmark. Earn free CPE for listening  Show NotesArizona CPA Society releases 150-hour survey resultshttps://www.ascpa.com/news/ddf50a1e-70cc-4d5b-9e00-cc9c5f82c17e:az-cpa-januaryfebruary-2024How Deloitte missed a massive Nigerian company fraudhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/brandonkochkodin/2024/01/10/how-auditor-deloitte-missed-a-nigerian-companys-massive-fraud/?sh=49b6cce059f4Tsunami miracle baby now majoring in accountinghttps://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/12/994163/tsunami-miracle-baby-now-19-pursues-accounting-degree-nsttvOnly two firms in Wyoming can do government audits, and one can't do its jobhttps://www.goingconcern.com/there-are-only-two-firms-in-wyoming-that-can-do-government-audits-and-one-cant-do-its-job-because-of-staff-shortages/There Are Only Two Firms in Wyoming That Can Do Government Audits and One Can't Do Its Job Because of Staff Shortages            https://www.goingconcern.com/there-are-only-two-firms-in-wyoming-that-can-do-government-audits-and-one-cant-do-its-job-because-of-staff-shortages/ Revealed: The Fujitsu fat cats who pocketed huge salaries while its flawed Horizon accounting system ruined...https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12948671/The-Fujitsu-fat-cats-pocketed-huge-salaries-flawed-Horizon-accounting-ruined-lives-thousands-postmasters-wrongly-accused-stealing-Post-Office-emerges-charge-government-contracts.html What should accounting technology providers learn from the Post Office Horizon scandal?https://www.accountancyage.com/2024/01/09/what-should-accounting-technology-providers-learn-from-the-post-office-horizon-scandal/ Plans to legislate for resolution of Post Office accounting scandalhttps://www.accountancydaily.co/plans-legislate-resolution-post-office-accounting-scandal Post Office under criminal investigation for potential fraud over Horizon scandalhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/jan/05/post-office-criminal-investigation-potential-horizon-accounting-fraud Some 86 people have seen their convictions for false accounting and theft overturnedhttps://curated.tncontentexchange.com/partners/afp/the-firm-created-faulty-accounting-software-that-saw-subpostmasters-wrongly-convicted-of-theft/image_383af729-fda2-517c-b5ff-85afffefb214.html UK police launch fraud inquiry over post office IT scandalhttps://www.themountaineer.com/news/national/uk-police-launch-fraud-inquiry-over-post-office-it-scandal/article_72e76f8b-7e6f-55ad-9605-93183aefb01e.html How the Post Office's Horizon system failed: a technical breakdownhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/jan/09/how-the-post-offices-horizon-system-failed-a-technical-breakdown Bad software sent postal workers to jail, because no one wanted to admit it could be wronghttps://www.theverge.com/2021/4/23/22399721/uk-post-office-software-bug-criminal-convictions-overturned Post Office warned of software flaw in 2006, but failed to alert subpostmaster networkhttps://www.computerweekly.com/news/252514110/Post-Office-warned-of-software-flaw-in-2006-but-failed-to-alert-subpostmaster-network Post Office spunks fresh £36m on Fujitsu after cloud fail  https://www.thestack.technology/post-office-fujitsu-extension/ When did the Post Office scandal start? Timeline of key eventshttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/when-post-office-scandal-start-happen-timeline-of-key-events-2q23bhm2c Briefing presumption that computers are reliable               https://www.benthamsgaze.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/briefing-presumption-that-computers-are-reliable.pdf Horizon: The 20-year accounting software scandalhttps://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/accounting-software/horizon-the-20-year-accounting-software-scandalNeed CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you like what you hear, please do us a favor and write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Call us and leave a voicemail; maybe we'll play it on the show. 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Holiday parties seem to be in full swing after a three-year hiatus during Covid — many of them taking place in restaurants. While it's good news for businesses, staffing is still an issue for the hospitality sector.

Schools are facing massive paraprofessional shortages, leaving Special Education support inconsistent.  In this episode, I share two simple tips to help a child learn comfortably even with daily staff changes. With these strategies, a child can stay confident and access their school day despite staffing struggles. FREE Time Saving IEP Prep Guide for Parents and Teachers https://www.masteriepcoach.com/masterclass Earn Your IEP Leadership Certificate Program https://www.masteriepcoach.com/course Start Your Own IEP Coaching Practice https://www.masteriepcoach.com/mentorship  

AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports on Hospitals Strike Kaiser Permanente.

We learn about the causes and effects of these shortages and solutions

Podcast Description: The Children's Division of Missouri's Department of Social Services is severely understaffed. In St. Louis and St. Louis County, there should be 60 investigators total. Instead, there are 16. That shortage has led to a backlog of over 6,000 cases involving child abuse or neglect. And, those backlogged cases have remained open beyond 45 days --- far longer than in other regions in Missouri. STLPR Politics correspondent Jason Rosenbaum has been following this story, and shared his reporting done in partnership with NPR's Midwest Newsroom.

For the second time in three days, there will be no urgent care clinic in Canterbury with Christchurch's 24 Hour Surgery reducing hours tonight because of a serious staff shortage. It also had to shut shop on Saturday, with the already-stretched workforce being reduced further due to Covid and other winter illnesses. Patients who have been seen, faced waits of up to six hours, while staff have been pulling huge shifts to try and get on top of the backlog. Pegasus Health general manager of patient and provider services, Lisa Brennan, says the clinic had no choice but to close between 3.30 this afternoon and midnight tonight. In a statement, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury says Christchurch Hospital's Emergency Department continues to offer emergency care 24/7. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6335697716112

Exploring diet consistencies (including the great bread debate)... Identifying barriers of modified barium swallow studies (and what to do about them)... Encountering tough pills to swallow (literally)… ☝️ These are just three of the topics Theresa Richard and Gavin Levy discuss in the most recent episode of the Swallow Your Pride Podcast! Together, Theresa and Gavin look at evidence-based practices for medical SLPs while sharing their personal experiences on the job. Through this discussion, key takeaways focus on involving SLPs in dietary conversations, clinical documentation verbiage that reflects dietary needs when designing menus, and collaborating with caregivers, dieticians, and other medical professionals to further gain knowledge and improve patient outcomes. Timestamps: Implementations of Soft and Bite Size Diets: The Role of SLPs (05:44 - 10:58) Where Does Bread Fit in Alterations Diets? (10:59 - 16:15) Exploring the Benefits of Modified Diets for Patients on Altered Diets (16:15 - 21:25) Risks and Benefits of Video Fluoroscopy for Swallowing Studies (21:25 - 26:29) Advocating for Better Communication in Swallow Studies: Involving a Multidisciplinary Team (26:29 - 31:22) Team-Based Recommendations for Patient Care (31:23 - 36:06) The Role of Environment in Swallowing and Testing Outcomes (36:06 - 40:53) A Conversation on Safety,Staff Shortages, and Modifying Diets for Skilled Nursing Facilities (40:54 - 45:42) The Role of Speech Therapists in Medication Administration and Swallowing Studies (45:42 - 50:39) The Impact of Aspiration on Decision Making (50:40 - 55:35) Embracing Change and Connecting Research in Speech Therapy (55:35 - 01:00:34) Exploring Physical Therapy, Coordination of Respiration and Swallowing, and Dementia (01:00:34 - 01:03:22) The post 292 – How We Practice and What We Consider: A Discussion on Clinical Experience and Evidence with Gavin Levy appeared first on Swallow Your Pride Podcast.

Nursing homes provide a vital service for those who cannot live independently, but in Iowa, finding the right nursing home care can be incredibly challenging.

The relationship between Auckland Transport and the ferry operator Fullers has hit very choppy waters over the cancellation of multiple Auckland commuter services. From October Fullers 360 will not longer run the Birkenhead, Te Onewa Northcote Point, and Bayswater services, leaving AT scrambling to find a replacement operator. And there also be significant cuts to the timetable on the Gulf Harbour and Half Moon Bay routes. Auckland Transport says Fullers has quit the routes so it can accelerate its training programme with the company short of 12 crews. But Fullers CEO Mike Horne insists AT has known for months that this was coming.

Veterinary Industry Struggling with Overwhelming Staff Shortages Dr. Marty Greer, DVM joins host Laura Reeves to review her presentation at the NAIA conference on the struggles of overwhelming staff shortages in the veterinary industry. “It is estimated that the veterinary industry is 40,000 people short, not just veterinarians but veterinary staff,” Greer said. “It's a lot of people. So, if you divide that up into every state, that's a lot of people that your veterinary clinics are suffering with trying to get by without. So that's veterinarians, that's receptionists, that's managers, that's everyone. “So again, I know we've talked about this before and I just really need to keep beating the drum that we need to be sure that we're taking good care of the veterinary relationships that we have. I just got off the phone with another colleague a few minutes ago talking about practice sales and how that's impacting the relationship people have with their veterinary clinic and how that changes everything. Greer addresses the corporatization of veterinary clinics and how that is to the detriment of reproductive health, particularly, in our dogs. “It does play a role in all aspects,” Greer said. “I think the reproduction part is especially difficult because a lot of the new graduates have been trained to come out of veterinary school with the impression that breeders are not good people and breeding dogs is this terrible hobby. And so, I think it's really frustrating for people who have all the right intentions to breed healthy dogs to help these nice new graduates pay off their veterinary school loans. I don't really understand where they think healthy dogs are going to come from. “It's really important that we keep the existing good relationships and that we keep our veterinarians happy. From talking to financial planners, you really are in a better financial place by keeping your practice than by selling to what looks like an attractive number because by the time you get done paying all the taxes and all the other things and then you don't have the asset that you developed anymore. I mean we spent 42 years developing this asset. I'm not just going to hand it off to someone that doesn't have the best interests of my clients and staff in mind. So, take good care of your local veterinarian.” One of Greer's top tips is how to manage whelping and when/how to use Oxytocin. Here is her chart to print out and add to your whelping kit. [caption id="attachment_12246" align="alignleft" width="447"] Dr. Marty Greer's Rules for using Oxytocin.[/caption] Greer continues with GREAT tips on how to be prepared ahead of time for any situation, how to work with your vet and how to survive and thrive in this challenging climate. Listen to the full episode for all of the advice from one of our best veterinarians.

The International Monetary Fund says the UK will be the only major economy to shrink in size this year. We ask how much faith we should put in the IMF's forecasts and look at some of the big economic challenges facing the UK. Also why the headline number of job vacancies in the NHS in England doesn't tell the whole story of staff shortages. And why has there been such a dramatic change in whether people describe themselves as British or English?