As healthcare continues to move to a value-based system, risk management becomes more critical. Risk management processes must continue to evolve from the essential elements of clinical care to the broader spectrum of risk financing, regulatory and general business outlook to facilitate patient safety. Building a culture centered around patient safety incorporates all of these … Read More
It seems that almost weekly the news is announcing another business or prominent individual who has been hacked, spammed, or had their data held hostage. The alarming part of the story is when you find out how the perpetration occurred. Most of the time a simple change of passwords or knowing not to hit any … Read More
Every time a patient enters your care or someone crosses your threshold, they bring risk with them. How much risk you expect and are willing to take versus events that occur can vary greatly and is often a convoluted process for healthcare entities. Moving from reactive to proactive, and ultimately preventive mode begins with creating … Read More
Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a hospital is one of the most hazardous places to work. In 2011 alone, U.S. hospitals, recorded 253,700 work-related injuries and illnesses, which computes to a rate of 6.8 work-related injuries and illnesses for every 100 full-time employees. Also reported is the fact that injury and illness rates in … Read More
Congratulations Carol Seamon! Carol was recently elected Treasurer of Montgomery Claims Association (MCA) for 2017. Carol knows workers’ compensation. She has been with Inspirien for 14 years as a Claims Adjuster for the Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Fund (HWCF). She always goes the extra mile for our members, and it doesn’t stop when she leaves the … Read More
What would you guess is one of the most hazardous places to work? Construction site? Factory, maybe? Either of those two guesses would have been correct 20 years ago, but according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), hospitals are now one of the most hazardous places to work in the United States with … Read More
If you knew that you could decrease your high blood pressure, cut the likelihood of getting coronary heart disease and cancer in half, decrease your chances of having a stroke and improve your circulation, would you go for it? Well, if you’re a smoker – you can! Quitting smoking is a process that starts one … Read More
There once was an event that occurred every holiday season—an event so spectacular that everyone who experienced it still remembers it to this day—when the Sears “Wish Book” catalog arrived in the mail. The arrival of this catalog was essential for children because it meant they could finally begin making their Christmas wish list. A … Read More
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Oct. 18, 2016 — At Inspirien, we don’t just stand behind our work. We stand behind the people who make it possible. A positive work environment is essential to a healthy business and has been a central component of our success. So we’re proud to announce that Inspirien has earned a place among of the country’s Best … Read More
I get asked all the time about how we came up with the name Inspirien. Inspirien comes from the word inspiration…and I can tell you that it is alive and well in this organization. I see it shine through in almost every interaction we have; whether that is with our customers, partners or among each … Read More