FORT COLLINS, Colo. (PRWEB)
September 01, 2022

Beyond Clean, a leading provider of Sterile Processing education and consulting and U.S. Career Institute, an online educator, today announced the strategic initiative Beyond Clean Powered by U.S. Career Institute. This collaborative effort supports Sterile Processing departments across the U.S. in solving employment shortages through education and customized recruiting.

This collaboration will help employers achieve their Sterile Processing Department staffing needs. Beyond Clean powered by U.S. Career Institute will train high-quality, certified Sterile Processing technicians, assist Sterile Processing departments find their next employees and retain their current employees through creative, customized solutions that include geo-targeted, co-branded talent acquisition campaigns, resume review and applicant screening, and develop career ladders through certification and micro credentialing to keep their best and brightest talent.

Hank Balch, Founder and President of Beyond Clean, recently gathered data through an August 2022 LinkedIn poll showing a startling 62% of industry respondents have 3+ vacancies in their Sterile Processing departments, with a full 38% stating they had 5+ vacancies across their team. “”Historically our industry’s default ‘solution’ for a staffing crisis or long-term vacancy has been to pay outside temporary staff a premium to step into our departments for a limited time to keep surgeries churning,” says Balch. “This program finally provides a proven strategy that can not only fill those critical Sterile Processing roles, but also leverages our hospital’s investment back into our department to develop depth of expertise and greater retention.”

Earl Weston, Owner and President of U.S. Career Institute, stated, “Understaffed and Undertrained Sterile Processing Departments have the potential to cause disruption within our healthcare systems. Sterile Processing Technicians are unsung heroes working diligently behind the scenes to ensure patient safety every day! They ensure every instrument is clean, sterile, and up to standards to go into the OR every time. Patient safety must be at the forefront of our healthcare systems, and without Sterile Processing Technicians doing their job at the highest-level, rates of infection within our healthcare systems will increase. These are tall orders and add to that understaffing in many Sterile Processing departments across the U.S., it is clear we must find solutions to attracting, developing, and retaining staff in this highly specialized and very important career field. U.S. Career Institute is proud to be part of the solution to keep our healthcare systems operating timely and safely.”

For more information, visit https://educate.beyondclean.net/usci or call (970) 207-4432.

About U.S. Career Institute

Weston Distance Learning, the parent company of U.S. Career Institute, has been providing distance education since 1981. By offering high-quality, career-focused online education at affordable prices, U.S. Career Institute has helped thousands of students reach their educational and career goals. U.S. Career Institute is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. USCI’s curricula, administrative procedures, faculty, and policies are frequently reviewed to make sure that USCI continues to meet high standards of quality and service. To learn more about U.S. Career Institute, visit https://www.partners.uscareerinstitute.edu/

About Beyond Clean Partners, LLC

Beyond Clean is a next generation Sterile Processing education, media, and consulting company with a commitment to being the central nexus for the people, processes, and products that are pushing the Sterile Processing industry forward. With a combined 120+ years of healthcare experience, the team at Beyond Clean brings cutting-edge insight and expertise to our partners. We are internationally certified Sterile Processing subject matter experts and clinical innovators with a passion to #FightDirty. To learn more visit https://www.beyondclean.net

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AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)
September 01, 2022

Two friends from Austin are helping thousands of women with a podcast about the raw, unfiltered realities of breast cancer.

To recover from a career-ending workplace trauma, 56-year-old Kristen Vengler left her home of 26 years in Austin hoping for a fresh start in San Diego. Just a few months later in the shower, she discovered her own tumor and suddenly she was facing a Stage 3b breast cancer diagnosis.

“The only way I could get through this was to focus on helping others,” said Vengler, who has been cancer free since June of 2021.

Around the same time, longtime healthcare marketer and friend Eva Sheie started The Axis, a healthcare podcast production company. Sheie suggested that Vengler share her story on a podcast to help inform her friends and family throughout the stages of breast cancer treatment. They began recording her story on the first day of chemotherapy and continued through her double mastectomy, radiation, and breast reconstruction.

Told in real time, the Breast Cancer Stories podcast launched in September of 2021. Thank you messages poured in as others in the same situation began responding to the podcast, saying things like ”the best out there… a treasure trove of thoughtful and insightful information, for those of us going through this, partners, caregivers, friends…blended with stories from two delightful women who feel like friends within just a few episodes.” This inspired Vengler and Sheie to expand their mission and help others through the shock of diagnosis and treatment.

The second season launches August 25, 2022 featuring Natasha Curry, a palliative care nurse practitioner at San Francisco General Hospital.

While in Malawi on a Doctors Without Borders mission in 2021, Natasha’s husband of 25 years announced in a text message that he was leaving. She returned home, fell into bed for a few weeks, and eventually with the help of her friends she pulled herself together and went back to work.

A few months later when she discovered an almond-sized lump in her armpit, she did everything she tells her patients not to do and dismissed it, or wrote it off as a “fat lump.”

Months went by before Natasha finally got a mammogram, but radiology saw nothing in either breast. It was the armpit lump that caught their attention. One painful biopsy later, Natasha found out she had cancer; in one life-changing moment, the nurse became the patient.

The Breast Cancer Stories podcast is a shocking, sad, and often hilarious glimpse into the world of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. In season 2, Vengler becomes the host of the podcast as Natasha’s story unfolds. It is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

About The Axis

Breast Cancer Stories is a production of The Axis, a creative agency specializing in storytelling through unique, high quality podcasts to build and grow highly engaged audiences for doctors, thought leaders, and healthcare industry professionals.

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PETALUMA, Calif. (PRWEB)
September 01, 2022

Arrow Benefits Group (ABG), one of the largest benefits firms in the North Bay, announces the addition of four new members to their team. ABG, a full-service benefits brokerage and consulting firm, has been providing employee benefits and human capital management solutions for over 40 years. “We look for team members who align with our philosophy and goals. That’s why we are excited to add these team members to our consulting, service, operations, and marketing teams. Our people are what make all the difference to our clients and community,” says CEO & Managing Principal Joe Genovese. To learn more and for straight answers to employee benefits call 707-992-3780 or visit: http://www.arrowbenefitsgroup.com

Meet our new team members:

Nancy Roche, Marketing Director

Nancy Roche brings 20+ years of Marketing and Sales Enablement expertise to the organization. Dedicated to strengthening Arrow’s Consulting and Client Services team, Roche supports the group in both client-facing and business-generation activities.

A native of Minnesota, Roche has held Marketing positions at Best Buy, Core Brands, and Graco Inc. After relocating to the Bay Area, Roche joined Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in 2014 as a Marketing & Sales Enablement Manager supporting seven offices across northern California and Nevada.

Roche finds Arrow’s client-focused and human-centric philosophy appealing “Employee Benefits is a relationship-driven service. What we do affects people’s lives. I sought out Arrow because of their personal approach and their ability to offer national resources with a local, dedicated team”. Roche’s creativity, combined with her pragmatic approach, is a great asset to the Arrow team.

Ayesha Smith, Senior Benefits Advisor

Industry expert, Ayesha Smith brings 35+ years of expertise in Employee Benefits, benefits analysis, and implementation, resolution, employee benefits design, and sales and business development. Smith has worked with organizations of all sizes from fast-growing start-ups to multi-state employers.

Smith takes the time to understand and appreciate her client’s businesses, assess their risks, and determine the most effective benefits portfolio. She understands that employees are the key to business success and helps her clients to offer the best possible benefits so that they can attract higher caliber talent, which enables her clients to thrive.

She notes, “Arrow Benefits has an excellent reputation, which is paramount in these challenging, ever-changing times. The company culture and values align with mine, which allows for more productive and satisfying outcomes and futures for both ourselves and namely our clients.”

John Sarna, Senior Account Executive

With 25+ years of experience in healthcare and employee benefits, John Sarna offers expertise in, client advocacy, financial analysis, problem-solving, marketing strategy, compliance, and human resources best practices to ensure that his clients receive top-notch consultative advice and support. During his career, Sarna has held positions at Woodruff Sawyer, AFIS Insurance Services, and Blue Shield of California.

He has managed services for mid-sized and large accounts by advising clients on funding strategies and leading teams dedicated to negotiating the best plans for the client’s current and future needs.

Sarna says, “I chose Arrow because of the quality and reputation of the individuals here, and the opportunity to contribute. I know I’m joining an organization that will have a significant impact on the Bay Area broker community.”

Sarna’s blend of analytical acumen, relationship-building, and dedication to providing comprehensive services is an excellent addition to Arrow.

Danielle Hemstock, Operations Manager

Danielle Henstock has been engaged in the insurance industry for 14 years with experience at Vantreo and Rogers & Young. With a primary focus on operations – particularly project management, developing and implementing standard operating procedures, and systems administration – Hemstock serves as the bedrock on which all Arrow processes depend.

Hemstock’s integrity and concentration on client service tie in with Arrow’s approach. “I joined the team because they recognize the importance of the human experience. Machines and processes make the work go fast but at Arrow, we take the time to remember who we serve and why and recognize the value that brings to the greater community. The values at Arrow, such as working with autonomy, authenticity, trust, and high integrity aligned with my personal values.” Hemstock’s flexibility, organizational prowess, along with her ability to “connect the dots” and generate efficiencies, add tremendous value to the Arrow team.

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. (PRWEB)
September 01, 2022

Cognosante is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the 3rd year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at the company. This year, Cognosante ranked 30 points higher than the average US company when employees were asked if the company was a great place to work. Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.

“Great Place to Work Certification™ isn’t something that comes easily – it takes ongoing dedication to the employee experience,” said Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place to Work. “It’s the only official recognition determined by employees’ real-time reports of their company culture. Earning this designation means that Cognosante is one of the best companies to work for in the country.”

The 2022 survey results revealed Cognosante is keeping pace or outperforming Great Place to Work’s® Top 100 benchmark in key employee satisfaction areas like work/life balance, creating jobs with special meaning, and effective management/leadership practices.

Additional key metrics included a 92% favorable response when asked whether leaders care about diversity and a 94% score when employees were asked if the work they do helps achieve the company’s mission to deliver public services that enhance the health and safety of Americans.

In the past year, the company expanded key employee-focused programs such as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and wellness benefits to drive greater connectivity and promote holistic health amidst the shift to remote work. This resulted in strong survey results in the areas of diversity, wellness, leadership support and teamwork.

“We owe our continued success to our dedicated employees at Cognosante,” said Chief Administration Officer, Jennifer Bailey. “The employee experience is intentionally integrated through our entire corporate strategy. From recruiting to retirement, programs are established and optimized largely in direct response to employee feedback on our Great Place to Work® survey. We celebrate and thank our employees for all they do to earn this incredible recognition.”

JOIN COGNOSANTE!

Cognosante welcomes talented professionals in a variety of roles across the organization. Learn more about culture and careers and what makes Cognosante a Great Place to Work®.

About Cognosante

Cognosante is a mission-driven technology company delivering innovative and transformative solutions that improve the health and safety of Americans. With more than a decade of experience working with state and Federal government agencies, we aim to expand access to care, improve care delivery, deliver solutions addressing social determinants of health and ensure safety and security through multi-faceted technology and customer experience (CX) solutions. Our broad range of capabilities includes enterprise IT and cloud, data science, telehealth, interoperability, public health surveillance, clinical performance, eligibility and enrollment and consumer engagement.

Visit http://www.cognosante.com for more information.

About Great Place to Work Certification™

Great Place to Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience – specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying and recognizing outstanding employee experience. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place to Work-Certified.

About Great Place to Work®

Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work For All™.

Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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