11 Oct 09 Daily Time Management Tips – 10

If you are in the position of leadership then a working knowledge of time management becomes very important for you. Do not expect your employees to step ahead and shoulder the responsibility. They simple will not. It is on you to make them work, and for that you will need a proper plan. In this part of Daily Time Management Tips series, I will address that issue.

Make a weekly work chart

Devote an hour or two on every Saturday to prepare the work chart for the coming week. This will save many work hours of your team that comes to office on Monday and could not find any to do. A weekly work chart will also tell the employee what is expected of them on each day of week. If you have your work chart in place then your employees cannot say that they did not know about the project. An hour or two on Saturday will save you tens to hundreds of work hour for your company (depending upon the size of your team).

Reward and appreciation

A simple pat on the back goes a long way. Praise the employee who finishes its work on time. You can also run a weekly “employees with the best time management skills” contest. This will motivate employees to finish their works on time. Give some tangible reward as well. A pat and a prize works wonder in keeping the team on target and on time.

Upgrade your office

Do you know how much money does working with old equipments and software is costing you and your company? If you think you do not pay the price then let me break the bad news: you pay through your noses, if your employees have systems from their grandfather’s time. An investment of some thousand dollars can save at least ten of thousands of dollars in employee productivity every month.

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26 Jan 09 Reduce Bedsores with Memory Foam Mattresses

Bedsores, also called decubitus ulcers, have been a well-recognized problem since the birth of medicine. They are widespread, affecting an estimated 9% of all patients in American hospitals. The risks posed by bedsores are well-known in the medical community, and most medical facilities have policies to help prevent and deal with bedsores when they develop. Most at risk are patients who are receiving in-home care, as those without medical training may lack the expertise or resources to adequately address this very serious issue.

Causes
Bedsores develop as a result of constant pressure on certain parts of the body, most commonly the bony protuberances such as elbows and heels. On traditional mattresses, these points come to bear inordinate amounts of body weight, because most beds lack the pressure distribution properties of memory foam or other more advanced materials.

Bedsores begin when external pressure denies blood flow and oxygen to tiny blood vessels near the surface of the skin. This causes the death of the first skin layers, usually manifesting itself as a red rash that looks much like a sunburn. Bedsores in this stage are fairly mild and can be successfully treated by simply encouraging air and blood flow. If not managed properly, however, bedsores can eventually spread deeper under the skin, in some cases causing decay of muscle tissue and bone. Bedsores can be very difficult to treat, and severe cases may require amputation or even result in death.

Prevention
Those managing the care of loved ones in the home can take a few steps to reduce the danger associated with bedsores. Hospitals use special beds designed to eliminate pressure points, but these beds can cost upwards of ten thousand dollars. A more affordable option is to look into memory foam mattresses, or memory foam toppers. Memory foam has unique abilities to distribute pressure over wide surface areas. In fact, the first commercial use of memory foam was as a hospital bedding material, designed specifically to reduce the risk of bedsores. A variety of memory foam products by Sleep Aid are available from www.healco.com or www.sleepaidfactory.com.

For an individual confined to bed, the distribution of weight accomplished by a memory foam mattress or memory foam topper, can help to prevent the excessive pressure that leads to bed sores. An organized and well managed routine for shifting a bedridden individual can also help immensely, by ensuring that no single area is always bearing pressure. Other factors that contribute to bedsores include excessive moisture and friction. Changing linens promptly and using care when moving bedridden individuals can also help to prevent the occurrence of bedsores.

Bedsores are a serious risk to anyone who is confined to a bed with impaired mobility. Memory foam can be a useful tool in combating this dangerous condition, when used in conjunction with regular a care plan.

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11 Oct 09 Daily Time Management Tips – 10

Make a weekly work chart

Reward and appreciation

Upgrade your office

26 Jan 09 Reduce Bedsores with Memory Foam Mattresses

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