Champions of Care

Host Daniel Litwin on Why Vendors Should Secure DHA/DLA Contracts

When it comes to procurement at the highest level, contracts can become a complicated business. Medical grade equipment for the military always requires next-level due diligence throughout the ordering process and, because of this, procurement can often take months to a year to finalize. With internal solutions like Electronic Catalog (ECAT), there are now ways…

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The Intricacies of Interior Design in Medical Furnishing: Champions of Care

One thing that’s very important but doesn’t take a prominent role in healthcare settings is furniture. It plays a significant role in patient care when it comes to looks, comfort, and functionality. An efficient and welcoming space makes for a better care experience for everyone. On this episode of Champions of Care, Host Daniel…

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Champions of Care: How to Ensure Maintenance and Service for Your Medical Seating is a Priority

Brant Satterwhite, Director of Operations at Chair-A-Medics, and Michael Coombs Jr., Operations Manager at Chair-A-Medics, joined Champions of Care to discuss the maintenance and service of medical seating, as well as a walk-thru of a typical pre-service visit. Chair-A-Medics is the nation’s largest provider of dialysis chair maintenance and service; however, they also assist with…

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Champions of Care: What Does Home Eye Safety Month Mean to Vance Thompson Vision?

Bill Willis, Ambulatory Surgery Center Director for Vance Thompson Vision, joined Courtney Echerd to discuss the importance of eye safety and preventing injuries. Willis, a nurse for more than ten years, joined Vance Thompson Vision seven years ago, and his experiences exposed him to the many injuries that can damage an eye. Willis now works…

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Champions of Care: The Lasting Impacts of the Pandemic on Healthcare

A complex healthcare system already full of challenges didn’t need a pandemic to come along and challenge it further, but it did. Terry Zysk, CEO of LiveProcess, discussed those challenges and how the coordination of care in a hospital setting and management of various levels of staff, resources and supplies have changed since the start…

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How Data Elevates Healthcare Space Design (Pt. 1)

On this episode of Champions of Care, a Champion Chair podcast and your leading source for industry-leading insights and thought leadership about medical seating and more, BSA LifeStructures’ Jen Worley and Karen Tobin joined host Daniel Litwin to outline how access to more informative and actionable data has elevated the way healthcare design promotes…

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How Data Elevates Healthcare Space Design (Pt. 2)

In part two of the podcast, Daniel Litwin, Jen Worley and Karen Tobin dove into how certain design elements can help patients return to medical facilities and re-engage with routine healthcare, even in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s about crafting a space that supports peace of mind and a sense of safety,…

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Staying Left of the Bang: How AI Helps Security Teams with Crisis Prevention
September 12, 2024

Most security conversations focus on responding to attacks or incidents after they occur. This week, our Innovation Obsessed panel shifts the focus to prevention—moving left on the timeline, before the bang. What can you know in advance? How early can you know it? And most importantly, how can you stay ahead of the threat, keeping…

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The Future of Flexible Meeting Rooms: A New Partnership Between Starin, Salamander, and Jabra
September 11, 2024

With hybrid work environments becoming the norm, businesses are constantly on the lookout for adaptable solutions for meeting spaces. With shifting needs in workspace design, flexibility and ease of setup are paramount. The latest innovation, the Acadia tabletop stand, is revolutionizing video-enabled meeting rooms, offering a construction-free setup that maintains aesthetics while reducing costs. How…

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Navigating Career Transitions: Insights from Dr. Jamil Northcutt
September 11, 2024

In the latest episode of Chats Not Stats, Jamil Northcutt, Ph.D., the Founder & CEO of Strategic Transitions Advisors, LLC, shares his extensive experience in navigating career transitions effectively. This episode comes at a crucial time when many professionals contemplate significant career changes, highlighting the critical nature of career transitions. Host Adrienne Starr and…

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Resilience in Adversity with Kate Cline | Ep. 13 |
September 11, 2024

Exploring resilience in adversity, this episode of the Growthwell podcast showcases the insights of Kate Cline, the Head of Facilitation at Lumina Learning USA. Understanding oneself at a deeper level is crucial for sustained personal and professional growth in today’s dynamic professional environment. This episode looks at the transformative power of self-awareness and resilience….

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Champions of Care: The State of The Medical Supply Industry
July 15, 2020

Healthcare systems find themselves needing to maximize operational efficiencies to remain viable in a period when the COVID-19 pandemic makes everything a heightened challenge. Even before the pandemic struck, estimates projected that 50% of the healthcare industry in the U.S. will be part of the top 50 IDNs due to the need to…

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Supporting Safety for Infusion Therapy Through Standards and Capital Equipment
April 28, 2020

Today’s episode of Champions of Care explores the quality and standards of care in infusion therapy centers and in the practice of infusion nursing. Until very recently, these centers, critical for chronic diseases that require intravenous medications, had no set standards. This lack of cohesive oversight was observed day in and day out…

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Practicing Proper Sanitization and Disinfection of Medical Equipment
April 16, 2020

On this episode of Champions of Care, a Champion Chair podcast, host Daniel Litwin and Champion Manufacturing Product Support Manager Melissa Hirth sat down for a discussion on the importance of proper sanitization and disinfection of medical equipment in the wake of the spread of COVID-19. These practices extend to chairs and medical…

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Champions of Care: Solving Nursing Challenges in the Face of COVID-19 and Beyond
April 3, 2020

On this episode of Champions of Care, a Champion Chair podcast, host Daniel Litwin was joined by Jonathan Massey, CCRN Regional Account Manager, Champion Manufacturing. After sharing a bit about his own journey toward becoming a registered nurse, Massey and Litwin focused in on the challenges nurses face not only during “normal” operation,…

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Champions of Care: How Advocacy Like #ShareYourChair Campaign Is Bringing Awareness to Infusion Care
March 13, 2020

Across Instagram and other social media channels, critically ill patients began posting pictures of themselves in chairs. The seemingly unconventional selfie was part of a nationwide campaign by the National Infusion Center Association to #ShareYourChair. On this episode of the Champions of Care podcast, host Shelby Skrhak sat down with Brian Nyquist, Executive…

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Champions of Care: Turnkey Solutions and How to Go Beyond Selling a Product
February 21, 2020

Matt Weismiller, CEO of Champion Chair, joined host Daniel Litwin on the first episode of Champions of Care to discuss the unique relationships that develop in the B2B side of healthcare, and what the ROI is of elevating your partnerships and your customer service in the industry. Weismiller’s company is an industry leader…

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