Safeguarding the susceptible

During a community disaster, hospitals have to be prepared to protect vulnerable occupants like children, disabled patients, and the elderly--a challenging task that can tax a health care organization's resources to the max.

Read more about this absorbing topic in my latest piece for The Joint Commission's EC News newsletter by clicking here.

Cash concerns at convenience stores

CSP Magazine recently published my third annual recap story on cash handling and management concerns among convenience store retailers, per the results of a 2014 study conducted by Corporate Safe Specialists/FireKing Security Group.

Read the article by clicking here.

Big pan on campus

 Tablets don’t appear to be the tech learning tool of choice among college students, per the latest data. Check out my most recent story for EContent Magazine on this topic by clicking here.

Seed read

In my role as a versatile freelance writer, I wear many hats, the newest of which has a feather in it. In addition to penning a monthly column on reptiles for Pet Age magazine, I now write a column on birds for each issue. My debut column, on the topic of foods for wild birds, is featured in the May issue, which can be accessed here.

Best bang for your remodeling buck

Wondering which remodeling projects offer the best return on your investment dollars? Read my latest story on this topic, published in various papers across the country by clicking here.

Getting the garage in gear

Peek behind the doors in most American homes and you'll see that the most cluttered area is off to the side--in the garage.

Tidying up the garage and choosing products to help organize that space is my latest topic for The Costco Connection, which you can read by clicking here.