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Coaching for success and improved performance.

As a supervisor it is important to realize that coaching will not only help the deficient employee but also inspire the good worker to become outstanding. This article will discuss the techniques and skills necessary in the coaching process. How can managers help their employees grow and be successful? Tom Peters in A Passion for Excellence defines coaching as "the process of enabling others to act, of building on their strengths." Managers must do more than motivate, they must show people how to grow.

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Reusable biopsy forceps: a cost-effective measure for the endoscopy suite.

Some healthcare practitioners have recommended the use of disposable medical accessories as standard practice. Advantages of using disposable medical equipment include the potential for infection prevention, convenience, and decreased reprocessing and storage costs. Disadvantages of reusable accessories include the initial cost, "down time" required for repair and, most importantly, the potential for spreading infection. In this study, the investigators provide a cost analysis of reusable biopsy forceps for a 12-month period from April 1993 through March 1994. This prospective, descriptive study evaluated purchase price, number of uses, repair history, and cleaning costs for reusable biopsy forceps used in the endoscopy unit of a large multi-specialty clinic. Results of the study revealed that the reusable biopsy forceps became cost-effective after seven uses.

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