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Procrastination: 6 Helpful Tips to Getting the Task Done
Procrastination is a pesky habit that delays you from starting an unpleasant task you’ve been avoiding. Task aversion is human nature – we tend to put off and ignore those responsibilities that invoke some level of anxiety and stress. Ultimately, however, we know that it needs to get finished. I’ve found that to overcome procrastination,
The Importance of Self-Care When Starting Your Career: Thoughts When Reflecting During the Pandemic
We are, as a profession, as a nation, and as people on earth, going through a tremendous change in our daily lives. As the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many psychologists to stay at home, to use remote learning tactics, and to use telehealth to do their jobs, I thought about how I would have reacted
The Importance of Cultural Competence in Allied Healthcare
A core foundation of social work training includes education on inclusion and diversity. As a clinical social worker, I provided direct patient care to individuals from many different cultures and backgrounds. As a woman working in the legal and corporate field, I certainly have experienced disparity in the workplace. Having had these experiences, I can
Attn: Policyholders Impacted by the California Wildfires
Our hearts go out to all California residents and especially our Trust policyholders. Along with the rest of the nation, we are closely monitoring the wildfires that are ravaging the state. Please know that if you are in areas impacted by the wildfires, we are relaxing our normal renewal protocols, and we will be lenient
Choosing Encryption Software
Encryption is the ‘scrambling’ or camouflaging of information—such as progress notes or names and diagnoses—by changing it into a form that cannot be understood by others. In other words, encryption translates meaningful information into a hidden form or code. Only people who have a key—usually a string of alphanumeric symbols that permit the coded information
From the Board of Trustee of The Trust Companies
The Trust Board recognizes and acknowledges members of our Board, staff, community and policy holders who have been impacted in personal ways by the recent spate of horrific murders of Black people, including Rayshard Brooks, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery and many others named and unnamed. These acts of racial violence, anti-Blackness, and
Social Justice Statement from The Trust Board of Trustees
The Trust Board recognizes and acknowledges members of our Board, staff, community and policy holders who have been impacted in personal ways by the recent spate of horrific murders of Black people, including Rayshard Brooks, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery and many others named and unnamed. These acts of racial violence, anti-Blackness, and
Reopening Your Practice in the Wake of COVID-19: Risk Management Considerations for Audiologists
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted all of us. This includes Audiologists and their offices. There are significant differences in how each practice may be operating depending on the location. Most states have implemented emergency orders, such as stay-at-home orders, whereas some have not.[1] Some states have implemented orders allowing only businesses deemed essential to be
Patients Who Are At Increased Risk Of Harm During The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted our lives far beyond how we could have ever imagined. Approximately 22 million people have filed unemployment claims in the U.S. within a four-week time frame. Food bank lines have grown considerably, people are concerned about exposure to virus when they go to the grocery store or pharmacy, and many of
New Security Risks and Vulnerabilities: Engaging in Telehealth During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Most of us are under stay at home orders and video-teleconferencing (VTC) platforms have surged.[1] Services such as Zoom, among others, are being used for people to connect socially when they cannot in person. Who would have thought that we would see weddings, baby showers, or social gatherings occurring all by VTC? This has become commonplace
Sample Telehealth Consent Forms
In our prior Blog entry: “Your Changing Practice – Telehealth During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis,” we noted many considerations and resources to assist you during this time. Many of you, or your organizations, have not previously engaged in telehealth. We created two sample consent forms to be used for patients. They each have a different style and, one or
The Trust Announces New Partnership with AAPdN
The Trust and Trust Risk Management Services (TRMS) is proud to announce its new partnership with, and endorsement by, the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology (AAPdN). This new alliance provides important career development resources and financial security programs to licensed or certified providers of mental health services to children and adolescents. The Trust, TRMS and AAPdN share a
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