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Are You Prepared for your CMS Compliance Survey?

June 24, 2020

When preparing for a CMS compliance survey, there are a variety of key points to keep in mind. At Vanguard Resources, we are constantly searching for more ways to keep you educated and aware of the best practices in the healthcare industry …

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No Touch Tech and the Spread of Antibodies

June 10, 2020

No touch technology, specifically related to bathroom hygiene, has been around since the 1980s. That being said, it is not new technology and can be found in many public bathrooms throughout the country. Some of this technology’s known benefits are: less …

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How Natural Light Affects Workplace Productivity

June 3, 2020

We are always looking for ways to improve office culture and boost morale. Inevitably, a healthier office culture will increase productivity and therefore overall office efficiency. There are many studies outlining various ways to improve office surroundings, but as it …

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Is Thermal Screening the future?

May 13, 2020

With all the chaos surrounding COVID-19, thermal screening is becoming increasingly popular. The recognition rate of a fever using thermal screening is more than 99.995%, and the technology alerts you right away. We are looking into providing thermal screening implementation …

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Safety and Safety Training in Facilities

April 28, 2020

Safety is a top priority when it comes to facilities, healthcare, and otherwise. Especially in today’s new normal of COVID-19. Employees in a facility should feel safe at all times and, in order to cultivate a communal sense of security, …

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4 Simple Ways to Create a Healthier Workplace

April 3, 2020

  Employee health is key to running a successful business. Sick, listless and uncomfortable employees aren’t productive. Help employees improve their posture: Ergonomic chairs that provide full back and neck support. Gaming chairs might look silly, but they are amazingly …

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What is Clinical Engineering?

March 18, 2020

Just what is a clinical engineer? In modern times, hospitals rely more on technology to help them do everything from storing patient records to assisting during surgery. A clinical engineer is someone who brings medicine, engineering and IT together in …

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The Process Rule + Energy Standards

March 4, 2020

The Department of Energy has approved “The Process Rule” that dictates how energy efficiency standards for equipment are created and updated. They say the changes modernize the process, but other organizations have other opinions. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient …

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Spring garden care and maintenance

February 26, 2020

Technically, spring 2020 will begin with the vernal equinox on March 19th. But depending on where you live, warm weather may come much sooner, or much later. For example: In San Antonio, Texas, the last frost date falls on March …

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How to keep your passwords secure

February 19, 2020

Criminals are targeting hospitals and businesses around the world with ransomware. Insecure passwords can make your company vulnerable to this kind of attack. Many people use weak passwords, or do not follow password best practices. Some of the biggest mistakes …

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