Med One Blog

By Ibby Smith Stofer

A healthy life balance is hard to achieve. Because of this, time for ourselves often seems non-existent.

In today’s society, individuals are frequently so busy that personal time exists only as a fleeting wish. Minds race from task to task with no thought of time for oneself: “I have to coach my son’s soccer game after work,” or, “I have to do the laundry once I get the baby down,” and, “I need to check my email and get back to so-and-so.” Do these thoughts sound familiar? When was the last time you cleared your mind and didn’t think about your to-do list?

By Anna Meacham

If your company has a website, chances are that someone has visited it on a mobile or handheld device. And if they visited a site that isn’t mobile-friendly, chances are that their visit was detrimental to your brand and company image.

By Anna Meacham

If your company has a website, chances are that someone has visited it on a mobile or handheld device. And if they visited a site that isn’t mobile-friendly, chances are that their visit was detrimental to your brand and company image.

By now, you may be aware that there are two ways to regulate the amount and rate of fluids given through an IV: manually and using an electric pump. If your medical facility takes advantage of the efficiency and convenience of infusion pumps for patient treatment, it's essential to understand the specific purpose of infusion pumps so you can make the best decisions for your facility and patient needs.

By Ibby Smith Stofer

In the days before we all became consumed with instant everything, was your life better or worse? Did you feel that you had more time in the day to enjoy things? Did you have the luxury of calling or speaking with others when either of you wanted to and not when the text or instant message landed on your phone, tablet, or computer?

By Ibby Smith Stofer and Robb Stevens

This question has been asked of me many, many times and the answer is not a simple one. The circumstances and considerations that the hospital, IDN, or other care provider face when determining which option is best can vary greatly when determining if they should lease or purchase.

By Ibby Smith Stofer

Having spent many long hours working with the sales group, I wanted to take a look at how healthcare providers (hospitals and integrated delivery networks) are currently interacting with both manufacturers and representatives in selecting products or services. What has changed in the selection process with all the emphasis on healthcare spending and technology?

By Ibby Smith Stofer

If a tree falls in the forest, and no one is there, does it make a sound?

If your customer is silent does that mean you were successful or they are satisfied? Do you ever wonder what your customers say about you? How do they feel about doing business with you? Is it a necessity or a benefit? How do you know? What is the reality of your customers’ opinions of your firm, your representatives, or your company?

By Ibby Smith Stofer

As I continue to research the serious issue of hospital acquired infections I came across some very interesting facts. Whether you work in a hospital, visit one, go to the store, go to school, a restaurant, or even just open a door, you may find both interesting and scary. A company that offers touchless entry systems wrote the article. You can read more at www.WavetoOpen.com

When you read the word, “ultrasound,” most minds will jump straight to one thing: Babies. Everyone has seen dozens of TV shows and movies showing that moment where the expecting mother sees her baby on the monitor for the first time. Countless more have experienced that joy in real life. Ultrasound technology is one of the more versatile and useful technologies in the medical profession. Apart from just prenatal imaging, ultrasound is often used in muscle healing and in treating soft tissue damage. Ultrasound technology has advanced far enough in recent years that it has been used as a diagnostic tool in regular family clinics and is expected to replace stethoscopes in the coming years for standard checkup use.