The onset of winter brings with it celebrations and festivities — but also potentially hazardous conditions both on the roads and in the workplace. It’s important to be aware of these hazards and prepare accordingly so you and your staff can perform at your best throughout the coming season. Here are eight ways to keep yourself and your staff safe and healthy during the winter months.
Many purchases made these days – from grabbing a burger at a fast food drive through to paying for a gallon of paint at the hardware store are cashless. It is far quicker to pull out a debit card or credit card and insert or tap to complete the purchase than to fumble in your…
When faced with an important or difficult decision, you might think that having more options is always better. But that’s not always the case. Instead, too many choices can slow down decision making and even prevent you from making a choice altogether. Read on to learn more about how limiting choices can lead to better decision making and overall efficiency.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), over 941,000 Americans die of cardiovascular diseases each year. From cardiac ailments to stroke and debilitating heart disorders, there is a growing need for individuals to learn how to best care for their heart health and learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). People often turn to the internet with questions…
Efficient transportation infrastructure ensures the smooth flow of goods and people, providing access to essential services and fostering economic growth. Conversely, inadequate infrastructure can lead to increased accidents, economic losses, and social disparities. The condition of America’s infrastructure directly impacts safety, quality of life, and economic prosperity. This report sheds light on the critical role…
Key Findings The Broad Impact of Mass Shootings on Daily Life The FBI defines mass shootings as “incidents where four or more murders occur during the same incident, without a distinctive time period between the murders.” The immediate trauma for those directly involved in mass shootings or any kind of gun violence is undeniable. And…
by Arden Moore Lucky to Have Avoided Them I feel like I’ve won nature’s lottery. Why? None of my dogs, dating back to my childhood Beagle mix named Crackers to my current duo of Kona and Emma have ever been sprayed by an agitated skunk. I count myself lucky. Far too many of my friends…
Recently, ProTrainings crossed the major milestone of having trained our 3 millionth rescuer through our online training course. This exciting milestone represents not only the tireless work of our team but also the continued support of our customers, who recognize the value that high-quality life-saving training can bring to their teams when it matters most.
By Arden Moore When it comes to comparing the ability to smell things, dogs easily beat us by a nose. Olfactory receptor cells inside a dog’s nose are boosted by tiny hairs called cilia that are coated with mucus to help trap scent. Why dogs win by nose is because there are about 100 million…
Whether you manage a small team or an entire organization, it can be tricky to keep everyone on task. This is especially true if you’re in charge of getting people to complete tasks they aren’t necessarily required to do, like getting trained and certified in CPR. Here are some strategies to streamline your team’s systems and processes so you can get more done with greater ease.
Anyone who works with and manages a team — including administrators who are responsible for coordinating critical training like CPR certification — is a leader, no matter what their actual job title may be. But simply holding a leadership position doesn’t necessarily make someone an effective leader. Keep reading to learn more about effective leadership styles and strategies to improve team performance, communication, and morale.
If you’ve ever managed a team or been tasked with getting a group of people to complete training in a skill like CPR, then you’ll know that it’s not an easy undertaking. Even tasks that have concrete deadlines can be difficult to get employees to complete on time without sending a barrage of follow-up emails. Here are some strategies and techniques to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your team’s communications and productivity.
A patient who is unconscious, not breathing normally, and has no pulse is in cardiac arrest and needs CPR.
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