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Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) to Host LGBTQ Family Building Virtual Events in Support of Pride Month

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SGF supports family building of all types with fertility options for every individual and couple.

As a premier fertility center, SGF is dedicated to helping gay, lesbian, and transgender people and couples realize their dream of parenthood.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

In honor of Pride Month, a month dedicated to recognizing the LGBTQ community, Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) is hosting two events to spread awareness about the multiple family building options available to the LGBTQ community.

Tomer Singer, M.D., who sees patients in SGF’s Manhattan office, will host an LGBTQ Family Building webinar on Thursday, June 18, at noon. Interested parties must register to attend.

“SGF remains dedicated to helping the LGBTQ community achieve their family building goals, and we’re privileged to work with all individuals and couples. We’re here to educate people about their family building options, and to help them make informed choices regarding their options moving forward,” says Dr. Singer.

“The range of services we offer is diverse and comprehensive, from low tech to highly advanced, and is always tailored to the unique needs of each individual or couple. We apply the latest in assisted reproductive technology (ART) to help individuals and couples achieve successful outcomes. Many of our treatment options for same-sex and transgender couples enable both partners to participate actively in the family building process,” adds Dr. Singer.

For example, for same-sex female couples, using co-IVF, also known as reciprocal IVF, both females have the opportunity to use their eggs, or carry the pregnancy. In doing so, couples may use the same egg/sperm source, so their children are 100% genetic siblings or create embryos from each partner.

Similarly, for same sex male couples, through a treatment called intended father treatment, or dual insemination, male couples have the opportunity to each provide sperm that can be used to create an embryo when paired with an egg from an egg donor, which can then be transferred to a known or recruited gestational carrier to carry the pregnancy. SGF is home to the largest donor egg program in the United States.

SGF will also host an Instagram Live about LGBTQ family building options with Ryan Martin, M.D., who sees patients in SGF’s Warrington, PA office, on Friday, June 12 at 11:30 am. Participants may ask questions about fertility testing, treatment options such as intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), donor egg treatment, gestational carriers, reciprocal/co-IVF, intended father treatment, transgender options, reproductive legal considerations, psychological support services, and much more.

“Through continuous innovation and new developments in ART, we’re able to offer members of the LGBTQ community a wide variety of fertility treatment options. Many have said our environment is inclusive, nurturing, and supportive, something we take great pride in,” says Dr. Martin.

SGF has been a leader in third-party reproduction (refers to the use of eggs, sperm, or embryos that have been donated by a third person, known as the donor), for nearly 30 years, and has been a past sponsor of the Capital Pride Festival in the nation’s capital, an event that celebrates the diversity of the community and educates, supports, and inspires others to help create full equality for LGBTQ individuals and their families.

To learn more about LGBTQ family building at SGF, visit SGF’s website or schedule a virtual physician consultation with an SGF physician. Follow SGF on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about upcoming events. For inspiration, read SGF patient stories.

About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF)

SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 85,000 babies born and counting. With 38 locations throughout FL, GA, MD, NY, PA, VA, D.C., and Santiago, Chile, we offer patients virtual physician consults, individualized care, accept most insurance plans, and make treatment affordable through innovative financial options, including treatment guarantees. More physicians refer their patients to SGF than any other center. Call 1-888-761-1967 or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com.

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ISC-CX and Qualimetrie ensure the health of their CX Evaluators through new Healthy-Pass App

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MUNICH (PRWEB)

The market research company ISC-CX, in collaboration with the French market research company Qualimetrie, are the first companies in the CX industry to launch an app that ensures that their service evaluators are healthy when they enter a client’s stores. This not only protects the employees and the other customers at the stores, but also contributes significantly to further curbing Covid-19.

Healthy-Pass is a mobile app that allows users to keep their health status up to date. The advantage of the app is that you not only protect yourself and other users, but are proactively assessing your own health to identify any possible infection at an early stage.

If a service evaluator from ISC-CX or Qualimetrie wants to accept a service check assignment in a store, he or she must first confirm via the app that they have no Covid-19 symptoms and have not been in contact with any person at risk. This action protects the client’s employees and customers. The app is also available to other companies to use at their workplaces as the Healthy-Pass can ensure that only healthy people enter a company’s building. This is achieved simply by scanning a QR code at the entrance.

The two market research companies are the first in their industry to ensure that their service evaluators are perfectly healthy when performing assignments for clients. “We see it as our responsibility to protect our clients and their employees in the best possible way,” says Reinhold Auer, CEO of ISC-CX, “and the positive feedback prompted us to make Healthy-Pass accessible to other companies.”

“I am sure that Healthy-Pass will soon become an integral part of the French market,” added Emeric Bayart, CEO of Qualimetrie.

“Hopefully we can prevent a second lockdown together, because this would be fatal for the economy and trade,” the two agree.

About ISC-CX – Since 1996, ISC-CX has been the leading provider of in-store and omni-channel customer experience analysis programs for global retailers around the world. With multilingual, local teams on site in 120 countries, the firm collects and analyzes over 600 million data records per year.

Client references and customizable CX solutions can be found at ISC-CX.

About Qualimetrie – Qualimetrie is a European research company specializing in Customer Experience programs. Our team of 200 employees has been supporting distribution chains, automotive networks, hotels and restaurants groups, leisure parks, and major players in the banking – insurance – services sectors for 30 years.

We have developed recognized expertise in quali-quanti studies (perception, uses and consumer attitudes), and mystery shopping programs.

In addition to our analyses, we have developed our online platform CX First to allow our customers to lead their operational teams on a daily basis.

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PKF O’Connor Davies Promotes Keith Solomon to Co-Lead Partner of Health Care Practice

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“The health care industry is changing fast, and our clients are grappling with shifting regulations, emerging technologies and evolving patient and customer demands,” said Kevin J. Keane, Managing Partner at PKF O’Connor Davies.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP, one of the nation’s largest accounting, tax and advisory firms, announced today it has promoted Keith Solomon to serve as Co-Lead Partner of the Firm’s Health Care Practice. Solomon’s experience in both public and private health care accounting and his expertise in computer-assisted auditing techniques will be vital in his expanded leadership role. This promotion reflects the Firm’s ongoing commitment to bring new services to its Health Care Practice and promote top talent from within.

“The health care industry is changing fast, and our clients are grappling with shifting regulations, emerging technologies and evolving patient and customer demands,” said Kevin J. Keane, Managing Partner at PKF O’Connor Davies. “Throughout his career, Keith has demonstrated an impressive ability to use technology to tackle complex issues and build a team that puts client service first. We’re excited to welcome him to this new leadership role.”

Solomon spent much of his 25-year career at Big Four accounting firms and has managed audits in health care settings ranging from integrated health systems, academic medical centers, community hospitals, managed care organizations, skilled nursing facilities, diagnostic and treatment centers, federally-qualified health centers, independent physician associations, health care foundations and many others. He is an expert in the use of computer-assisted auditing techniques and U.S. GAAP health care guidance.

“When it comes to the health care sector, nobody understands the complexity of the industry and its financial reporting needs like our team,” Solomon said. “We share a passion for delivering solutions and actionable reporting to our clients. I look forward to building on this expertise and helping to lead expanded efforts in our Health Care Practice offerings.”

Solomon is a graduate of the University at Albany. He is a certified public accountant, a chartered global management accountant and a member of several professional organizations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. He also frequently presents at educational seminars on computer-assisted auditing techniques, as well as at accounting and auditing updates for various health care industry conferences and organizations.

PKF O’Connor Davies has 12 offices in five states and continues to expand through organic growth and acquisitions on the East Coast. It has supported this growth with a strategic combination of promoting from within coupled with tactical external hires.

About PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP

PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP, is a full-service certified public accounting and advisory firm with a long history of serving clients both domestically and internationally. With roots tracing to 1891, 12 offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland and Rhode Island and more than 800 professionals led by over 100 partners, the Firm provides a complete range of accounting, auditing, tax and management advisory services.

PKF O’Connor Davies is a top-ranked firm according to Accounting Today’s 2020 “Top 100 Firms” list, and the Firm is also recognized as a “Leader in Audit and Accounting,” a “Pacesetter in Growth” and one of the “Top Firms in the Mid-Atlantic.” PKF O’Connor Davies was named one of Vault’s Accounting 50, a ranking of the 50 best accounting employers to work for in North America in 2021, and ranked among the top 50 most prestigious accounting firms in America in a complementary Vault survey. The Firm is the 12th largest accounting firm in the New York Metropolitan area, according to Crain’s New York Business, and the 10th top accounting firm in New Jersey according to NJBiz’s 2019 rankings.

PKF O’Connor Davies is enrolled in the AICPA Peer Review Program and has central memberships in the Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS), the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center (EBPAQC), Government Audit Quality Center (GAQC) and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).

By consistently delivering proactive, thorough and efficient service, PKF O’Connor Davies has built long-lasting, valuable relationships with its clients. Partners are closely involved in the day-to-day management of engagements, ensuring a high degree of client service and cost effectiveness. The Firm’s seasoned professional staff members employ a team approach to all engagements to provide clients with the utmost quality and timely services aimed at helping them succeed. Continuity of staffing and attention to detail in all client engagements make the Firm stand out among its competitors.

PKF O’Connor Davies is the lead North American representative of the international association of PKF member firms. PKF International is a network of legally independent member firms providing accounting, tax and business advisory services in over 400 locations in 150 countries around the world. With its tradition, experience and focus on the future, PKF O’Connor Davies is ready to help clients meet today’s ever-changing economic conditions and manage the growing complexities of the regulatory environment. For more information, visit http://www.PKFOD.com.

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Medical Expert Dr. Ben Stong of KALOS Plastic Surgery Gives Tips on Radio Stations Across the U.S. on Visiting a Doctor Safely During COVID-19

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Not all doctors and med spas are going to use the same protocols, and I wanted to explain that patients need to confirm that their doctor is undertaking certain precautions before they visit his or her office. It’s a matter of life and death, stated Dr. Stong.


ATLANTA (PRWEB)

Internationally renowned expert surgeon Dr. Benjamin Stong, MD gave interviews in May to radio stations across the U.S. to explain what patients should take into consideration when deciding whether to visit a doctor during the COVID crisis. Stations that interviewed Dr. Stong included WYTX FM and WSAT-AM in Charlotte, KKVI-FM and KRLD-AM in Dallas, KMA-AM/FM in Omaha and KVTA in Los Angeles.

Dr. Stong’s list of “Things to Ask Before Visiting Your Doctor” includes:

  • Does your doctor have test kits?

  • Are they using waiting areas?

  • Is everyone on their staff wearing gloves and masks?

  • Is your doctor available for a virtual consultation?

  • Can you doctor renew your prescription without you going to the office?

“I felt it was important to speak out on how to safely arrange for medical care in the middle of this horrible pandemic,” stated Dr. Stong. “Not all doctors and med spas are going to use the same protocols, and I wanted to explain that patients need to confirm that their doctor is undertaking certain precautions before they visit his or her office. It’s a matter of life and death.”

Dr. Stong also stressed in his interviews that COVID-19 is still quite unknown and evolving and that therefore everyone should continue taking certain precautions until widespread and reliable testing is available and/or a vaccine is created and available.

Dr. Stong and his whole team at KALOS are committed to using safety protocols and remaining vigilant when it comes to sanitation, screening, visitor restrictions, masking, as well as all additional guidelines from the CDC. Also, Dr. Stong stresses that with virtual medical consultations, patients can still gather facts, ask questions and meet confidentially with their doctor. This special service allows doctors to provide the same personalized care that is offered with in-office visits and should be taken advantage of.

About Dr. Ben Stong:

Owner of KALOS Facial Plastic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. Benjamin Stong is dual board certified and fellowship trained in head and neck surgery and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Stong graduated from the University Of Alabama School of Medicine and then attended Emory University where he finished his internship in general surgery and residency at the Emory Department of Otolaryngology. He combines his training, experience and talent to generate superior outcomes in both surgical and non-surgical cosmetic surgery. Throughout his career, Dr. Stong has earned numerous accolades and recognition, including the Castle Connelly Top Doctor award for consecutive years.

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The First Newsletter Dedicated to Clinical Research as a Care Option Launch by the Conference Forum

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The conversations and actions connecting clinical research and clinical care are more important now than ever, which is why we are so pleased to announce the launch of a newsletter dedicated to highlighting voices making change in the space.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

The Conference Forum is pleased to announce the launch of CRAACO: Clinical Research as a Care Option newsletter, the first publication solely dedicated to the work being done in uniting the worlds of clinical research and clinical care, for the benefit of patients and medicines development. The newsletter captures a wide range of perspectives on the challenges, opportunities, history and future of bridging the gap and breaking out of silos. The newsletter highlights voices from patient advocacy, healthcare systems, academia, pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry and clinical research organizations.

“The conversations and actions connecting clinical research and clinical care are more important now than ever, which is why we are so pleased to announce the launch of a newsletter dedicated to highlighting voices making change in the space,” said Andrew Goldstein, Producer of the corresponding Clinical Research as a Care Option conference.

The inaugural issue features the following topics: a patient’s experience in an NCI trial that saved her life; the history of separation between clinical care and clinical research; an integrated research organization’s work creating research infrastructures; emerging technology and processes in community hospital research; the role of clinical research as care in breast cancer treatment; a website aimed towards increasing the input of people of color in medicine development; and a university program creating the next generation of clinical research leaders.

“We’ve been reporting on CRAACO and the advances in integrating clinical care and clinical research through our annual conference and podcasts. So, it makes perfect sense to launch a dedicated newsletter to provide more support for the people leading this movement,” said Valerie Bowling, Executive Director, the Conference Forum.

The following interviews are featured in the inaugural issue: Jamie Troil Goldfarb, patient advocate, clinical trial participant and cancer survivor; Amy Nordo, Global Product Development Strategic Partnerships, Pfizer; Jennifer Byrne, CEO, Javara; Mark J King, VP, Research & Innovation, Novant Health; Laura Esserman, MD, Director, Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center, UCSF; Melanie Igwe, COO, Drugviu; Todd Johnson, VP, Wake Forest University, and Ralph D’Agostino, Jr, MD, Clinical Research Management program director.

The Conference Forum also presents the CRAACO: Clinical Research as a Care Option conference and CRAACO-related podcasts. With the conferences, podcasts and quarterly newsletters, the company provides helpful insights and ongoing support for the Clinical Research as a Care Option community.

About the Conference Forum:

The Conference Forum is a research firm and develops specialized content for professionals in the life science and healthcare industries. The company currently offers conferences and newsletters for R&D leaders, clinical development professionals, biotech executives, VCs, drug delivery specialists, patient advocates and non-profit/government healthcare groups. The Conference Forum’s mission is to create the best content, facilitate the exchange of ideas and provide quality networking to help move therapeutics to patients faster. Learn more about The Conference Forum at theconferenceforum.org.

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Pharm Origins Introduces Innovative “On Demand” Dietary Supplement Manufacturing Process in Atlanta Facility

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“During this difficult time we are extremely proud that we can continue to hire and keep people employed in this tough economy. In addition, we are providing skills and training that can benefit our employees for a lifetime including full GMP certifications.”


ATLANTA (PRWEB)

Pharm Origins Introduces Innovative “On Demand” Dietary Supplement Manufacturing Process in Atlanta Facility

Atlanta based Pharm Origins has pioneered a fully vertically “On Demand” dietary supplement manufacturing process in their growing American facility.

During a time when most prefer freshly made food, many nutraceuticals still have a poor reputation of sitting on shelves for months before consumption.

In fact, in many ways, this is still the standard.

Pharm Origins, based in Atlanta, GA seeks to change that standard.

“In reality, most nutraceutical ingredients are essentially “food ingredients” so we wanted to ensure we were making them “to order” for our customers, much like when you order fresh food” said Clint Winters, lead brand ambassador.

He went on to say,

“We have been able to accomplish this ambitious goal by manufacturing in small batches so we never have a tremendous amount of “on the shelf” inventory. This ensures each product goes from the production line directly to customer fulfillment. We believe this is the only way to guarantee fresh and high quality products.”

This process is also providing a number of American jobs as every company function is handled under the same roof, in Atlanta, GA.

These functions include formulating, sourcing, manufacturing, shipping and providing several forms of customer support.

Travis Shoaf, Director of Operations, went on to note,

“During this difficult time we are extremely proud that we can continue to hire and keep people employed in this tough economy. In addition, we are providing skills and training that can benefit our employees for a lifetime including full GMP certifications.”

With a 100% vertical integration, Pharm Origins is one of the few companies that can oversee safety and efficiency at every level of the production process.

Nothing is outsourced or handled by outside hands.

“Right now of all times our customers want to know their products are made properly and safely and the only way we can truly ensure that is to manage the entire process from A to Z. Where many companies outsource to cut costs, we prefer to control every aspect of the customer experience.” said Mr. Shoaf.

Each unit is hand made, on demand by their certified GMP staff that is currently expanding.

All inventory is immediately shipped within the facility, and nothing sits on shelves for months on end.

To their knowledge Pharm Origins is the first to push forward with this “On Demand” approach and the investment has paid dividends with their staff and facility growing in 2020, adding to the American economy.

Finally, speed has not been sacrificed in this process as most orders are still shipped out within three business days.

You can learn more about Pharm Origins at http://www.PharmOrigins.com

(About Pharm Origins)

Pharm Origins was founded in 2011 and is a dietary supplement manufacturer located in Atlanta, GA.

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ProAct Safety Announces Resource Page for Business Safety Strategies to Deal with COVID-19

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The topics address safety issues companies may not think to consider when trying to get back to business as usual.


THE WOODLANDS, Texas (PRWEB)

ProAct Safety, a recognized pioneer of leadership and safety excellence strategies, announces its response to the magnitude of requests for free resources on dealing with safety and the impact on businesses during the pandemic.

In addition to publishing blogs and articles twice a week or more, ProAct Safety has created a landing site where all these resources are available to businesses and individuals in one place. The topics address safety issues companies may not think to consider when trying to get back to business as usual. Shawn Galloway, CEO of ProAct Safety adds, “We know this is an unprecedented time for most business and safety leaders. We want to ensure they have the resources they need to maintain focus on the pursuit of safety excellence during this difficult time.”

Visit the resource page at https://proactsafety.com/insights/covid-19-resources.

ABOUT PROACT SAFETY

ProAct Safety is a global safety excellence consultancy. The company has completed more than 2,000 successful safety strategy, leadership, culture and Behavior-Based Safety projects in nearly every major industry worldwide. Learn more at http://www.ProActSafety.com.

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Help.org Names the Best Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in New York

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Help.org, a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones, has announced the Best Rehab Facilities in New York, New York for 2020. The informational guide recognizes the top 10 rehab facilities based on cost, treatment options, location, accompanying services and more.

According to recent studies, drug overdose is the leading cause of death among people under age 50. In New York, deaths related to opioid abuse increased significantly from 2011 to 2015. Substance abuse among adolescents is also escalating in New York with 55 percent of high school students reported using alcohol, 38 percent reported using marijuana, 8 percent reported using prescription drugs without a valid prescription, and 2 percent reported using heroin. With the growing need for accessible and high-quality rehab programs, Help.org has developed a unique ranking process to help connect individuals with treatment providers that meet their needs.

The Help.org research team analyzed thousands of facilities across the country and then identified the most cost-effective and highest rated programs in larger cities like New York. Each facility was evaluated based on rehabilitation services, treatment approaches, cost, special programs for unique demographics and ancillary services. The website also provides information about drug use and side effects as well as educational articles. For a detailed listing of the Best Rehab Facilities in New York, New York please visit https://www.help.org/drug-and-alcohol-rehab-centers-in-new-york-ny/

2020 Best Rehab Facilities in New York, New York (in alphabetical order)

Argus Community, Inc. Adult Resocialization Unit Outpatient Program

507 West 145th Street New York, NY 10031

718-401-5700

Argus Community, Inc. Elizabeth L. Sturz Outpatient Center

760 East 160th Street Bronx, NY 10456

718-401-5700

Bronx Addiction Treatment Center

1500 Waters Place, Building 13 Bronx, NY 10461

718-904-0026

Creedmoor Addiction Treatment Center

80-45 Winchester Boulevard Building 19-CBU-15 Queens Village, NY 11427

718-264-3740

Kingsboro Addiction Treatment Center

754 Lexington Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11221

718-453-3200

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Center    

1400 Pelham Parkway South Building 1, Floor 9 West 2 Bronx, NY 10461

718-918-4465

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County Adult Behavioral Health Outpatient Program

451 Clarkson Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11203

718-245-3131

Odyssey House Inc. Outpatient Services

3428, 953 Southern Boulevard,

Suite 301 Bronx, NY 10459

866-888-7880

South Beach Addiction Treatment Center

777 Seaview Avenue, Building 3 Staten Island, NY 10305

718-667-2867

Start Treatment and Recovery Centers – East New York

494 Dumont Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207

718-385-4235

ABOUT HELP.ORG

Help.org is an online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction and their loved ones. The website provides the latest research through scientifically proven methods, community recovery resources as well as information about local financial assistance. Help.org’s team of researchers, activists and writers work together with addiction counselors and other professionals to offer useful and accurate resources to help individuals seeking recovery. To learn more, visit https://www.help.org/.

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Abusers Can Be Found Even Within the Church, But Victims Can Choose to Become Victors

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Abuse in any form is wrong and not the Will of God but it happens; yet, through the grace of God and His love, restoration and forgiveness can take place in your heart and wisdom can be gained


RIVERSIDE, Calif. (PRWEB)

Pastor Tahira Staten-Murphy shares her wisdom and advice to abuse victims in Revealed to Heal: Overcoming Church Rape ($11.49, paperback, 9781631294235; $5.99, e-book, 9781631294242).

Staten-Murphy addresses many forms of abuse in a phrase she has coined as “church rape.” Abuse can be sexual, but also financial, emotional or verbal, all in the name of God or the church. Whether or not the abuser is revered as a spiritual leader, God is not behind their actions and victims can turn their situation around to move forward.

“Abuse in any form is wrong and not the Will of God but it happens; yet, through the grace of God and His love, restoration and forgiveness can take place in your heart and wisdom can be gained,” said Staten-Murphy.

Pastor Tahira Staten-Murphy is an ordained pastor of Joy in Jesus Ministries. Along with her seminary training, she combines 20 years of Christian counseling with over 30 years of personal experience dealing with issues related to abuse within the church.

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Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 15,000 titles published to date. Revealed to Heal is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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DeCurtis Corporation Creates a Health and Safety Maturity Model to Serve as a Starting Point for Health Standard Levels

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Health and Safety Maturity Model

The intention is to assist in raising the health and safety standards to entirely new levels and re-establish confidence with employees and guests via transparent communication.


ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)

COVID-19 presented a global challenge to all industries that require group environments to operate. Addressing a massive threat like the rapid spread of illness is no small task and is further complicated by multiple interaction points and industry challenges. A pandemic cannot be confronted by a single solution—a framework is required. To that end, DeCurtis Corporation, the leader in end to end location and proximity solutions for any complex, indoor space, has created a Health and Safety Maturity Model (HSMM)™ to serve as a starting point for health standard levels.    

The HSMM™ is an evolutionary model that can mature to include the use of a wide array of new technologies as well as current safety standards, making a tangible improvement to the health, safety and security of group environments. This model proposes digitized health reporting, edge mitigation (in the form of temperature screening) and storage of health screening data in a secure and time-bound manner as the minimum path to meet before launch or reopening. After minimum requirements are met, secure venues can opt in to enhanced safety protocols such as location and proximity integration for effective contact tracing and retroactive timelines to combat the spread of illness as well as integration of advanced biometrics for real-time reporting. The intention is to assist in raising the health and safety standards to entirely new levels and re-establish confidence with employees and guests via transparent communication.

“Trust must be built between the venue, employees and guests that a safer environment has been created post-pandemic,” said Matt Winans, Vice President, Safety & Security, DeCurtis Corporation. “We believe the Health and Safety Maturity Model™ is a step in that direction, providing leadership and a set of standards to earn back that trust.”

Another important feature of this cohesive framework approach is its adaptability. As more information on the epidemiology of any illness becomes known, the levels outlined in the HSMM™ can evolve, adding new technology integrations and tools and negating the need for an entirely new model to maintain health standards.

“While cruise has historically done more than practically any other form of travel, this most recent crisis has emphasized that the ‘more’ was simply not enough,” said Derek Fournier, President, DeCurtis Corporation. “Proposing a set of standards to help cruise lines and other industries re-build trust with guests, employees and the public at large is how we can be part of the solution to the global problem.”

The HSMM™ was created from decades of cruise industry experience but is easily adaptable to other sectors. A common set of criteria bind the industries that use the model; by framing the HSMM™ this way, customers can engage in an explicit exchange of trust with the business for a predefined period of time which can lead to increased health and safety for all parties involved.

This model is a proposed and living framework designed to assist industries in planning their adoption of new policies, procedures, technology, and approaches to increase the health and safety of their environments for their teams and clients. To learn more on DeCurtis Corporation and the HSMM™, visit their website here.

About DeCurtis Corporation

DeCurtis Corporation is the premier provider of location and proximity enabled solutions in complex indoor environments with a focus on health, safety, and security, operational enhancement, and experience evolution. Creator of Mobile Assembly Suite (MAS™), the DeCurtis Experience Platform (DXP™), and DeCurtis Shield™, DeCurtis Corporation is the leader in providing transformational experience technology based on decades of deep industry knowledge in the cruise space that is applicable to other sectors. With a vast range of experience working with some of the world’s best, most-recognized brands, DeCurtis Corporation transforms the guest experience to be safer, secure and more efficient through the creative application of the latest technology. For more information on DeCurtis Corporation, please visit http://www.decurtis.com.

Press Contact:

Stephanie Casimiro, Director of Marketing

Decurtis Corporation

Tel: (407) 965-1395

Direct: (386) 451-1194

Email: stephanie.casimiro@decurtis.com

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