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By Kris Slawinski, University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
 If you're lucky, your educational program includes plenty of opportunities to employ seniors as SPs. At University of Chicago, we have a formative second year Geriatric OSCE covering topics such as end-of-life counseling, assessing ADLs and IADLs, gait assessment and proper cane use, depression, caregiver stress and how to conduct an MMSE.
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Introduction by Beate Brem, University of Bern, Institute of Medical Education
Many, if not all of us, have experienced that we are much more dedicated to our work and are willing to invest more effort in our jobs when our work relationships are positive and the work satisfaction is high. In the end these factors lead to successful performance. Thus, it is important to take care of the factors that determine the quality of work satisfaction and work relationships.
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Intro by Val Fulmer, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
To those of you involved in the SP world, take the time to read this article written by medical student Nita Chen, warning, you will be touched. The reflections and insights of this student reinforce the deepest desire of most SP educators and SPs with whom I work; the desire to have an impact. She draws parallels between the worlds of SPs and students with truth and accuracy
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By Lance Baily, Development Director at SimGHOSTS
Looking for medical simulation technology hands-on training, peer networking, or vendor demonstrations? Good news — Early-bird registrations have launched for the SimGHOSTS healthcare simulation technology hands-on training summer events in Australia, United Kingdom/Europe and North America! Learn what people are saying about these innovative events, their November Dubai meeting and how to get 50 percent off annual website subscription at SimGHOSTS.org!
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The State Journal-Register
Lisa Jones sits in the exam room clutching an oversized sweatshirt at her waist. Her tiny frame is swallowed by a baggy, brown T-shirt and shapeless, gray sweatpants. Her forearm is wrapped in a white bandage. She drops her head, letting her tangled blonde hair fall over her tear-stained face. Her blue-collar husband, who looks as sad as he is frustrated, sits down next to her.
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CNBC
Go to the doctor or hospital when you're sick in the hopes of getting better, and you might end up dead, instead. A new study published in the BMJ estimates that medical errors are actually the third-leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for a whopping 251,454 fatalities in 2013.
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The Associated Press via NBC News
Doctors who prescribe painkillers should be required to undergo training aimed at reducing misuse and abuse of the medications, according to federal health advisers, though they acknowledge the challenge of putting such a mandate in place. The group of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously that the agency should change its risk-management programs for opioid painkillers.
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By Joan Spitrey
 Popular consumer reporter John Stossel recently wrote an opinion piece on the lack of customer service he received while in the hospital. He was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, for which he was admitted to New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Although Stossel acknowledged his medical care was excellent, he could not help but notice the lack of customer care that consumers have grown to expect. He brought up some key issues healthcare workers have been navigating for years.
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Talent Management
According to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, job openings have trended upward since July 2009, and they currently exceed 5.4 million. At the height of the Great Recession, there were 6.6 unemployed people per job opening. Now, that ratio is down to 1.4. Today's candidates have options — lots of them. If they don’t like how they're treated when they apply or interview with your organization, they'll just move onto the next opportunity. Honestly, who can blame them?
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Michael Hyatt
Self-starters who take action and get things done are essential to any effective organization. But what are you supposed to do if your teammates don't show initiative? I was recently talking with a friend. He was frustrated his employees didn't take enough initiative. The lack was really affecting his business. The problem was he blamed them and acted like he was powerless — like he was the victim.
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The Washington Post
Nearly a third of antibiotics prescribed in doctors' offices, emergency rooms and hospital-based clinics in the United States are not needed, according to the most in-depth study yet to examine the use and misuse of these life-saving drugs. The finding, which has implications for antibiotics' diminished efficacy, translates to about 47 million unnecessary prescriptions given out each year across the country to children and adults.
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Forbes
A great member of your team just came to you with an unexpected resignation. You're somewhere between being upset that you're being deserted and worried about what you are going to do to handle that person's contributions. Maybe you're even more concerned that this will be the start of an avalanche — how many more people are thinking about leaving?
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