Thief River Falls Welcomes New ED Medical Director
The new Emergency Department Medical Director at Thief River Falls, MN, Dr. Justin Harrington, recently offered insight into what sets the facility apart from other critical access hospitals in smaller communities. A culture committed to growth, an updated facility, and a combination of technology and specialists make Thief River a surprisingly urbanized facility in rural […]
Normalizing Coaching in Healthcare
Normalizing coaching in healthcare was a major topic of discussion at the latest meeting of Wapiti Medical Staffing’s Visionary Committee. Coaching has become a crucial aspect of professional development. Yet, the traditional hierarchical structure of healthcare organizations often contributes to feelings of insecurity, defensiveness, and intimidation. It is important to normalize coaching by addressing common […]
2024 Standard Mileage Rates Announced by IRS
The IRS has just rolled out the new standard mileage rates 2024, effective starting January 1. This is crucial for calculating deductibles for locum providers and anyone using their vehicle for business, charity, medical, or moving purposes. If your ride of choice is a car, van, pickup, or panel truck whether it’s gas, diesel, electric, […]
New DEA Certificate Verification Process
Wapiti has made its providers aware of changes regarding the verification process of DEA certificates. In the past, Wapiti has been able to run the verification without the assistance of the provider. This is no longer possible due to new security measures aimed at ensuring the protection of provider information. The DEA website has new […]
ATLS Guidelines on Expiration Dates and Grace Period
After the successful completion of the ATLS Student or Student Refresher course, your ATLS status is current for four years from the last date of the course (ex. 11/01/2023 to 11/01/2027). Students have up to six months after their status expires to take a Student Refresher course (1 day) versus the entire student course (2 […]
It’s All Small Stuff- Guest Blogger Dr. B. Judge
(Dr. B. Judge is a Wapiti provider who regularly contributes to his facility’s newsletter. With his permission, we are sharing his latest article.) ★ We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” The problem is, it’s all small stuff. Especially, when it comes to delivering care in the ED at AKH. Consider all […]