Nobody likes lost luggage, but chances are high that frequent travelers will lose a piece of luggage at some point or another, as it happens to about 1% of bags. While some level of luck or misfortune is involved, there are things you can do to minimize the risk of lost luggage in the first place.

Don’t over-pack your suitcase.

While you may be proud of your packing abilities that let you fit an inordinate amount of clothes into one suitcase, you’re not doing yourself any favors by doing this. That’s because heavier suitcases are at a higher risk of getting stuck on the belts and being misdirected.

Remove old bag tags.

Having a suitcase covered with old luggage tags isn’t cool. It looks messy and can confuse the scanners that are trying to direct your bag to the right carousel. So remove your old bag tags before you check your bag.

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The new year is all about new beginnings. Many people try to follow New Year’s resolutions to improve their lives in the new year. For example, they may vow to drink less. Others may promise themselves not to drink and drive.

In Tennessee, the notion of Dry January may sing a different tune this year – for Tennessee residents and the auto industry, this new year brought about a new law that will require GPS tracking devices on breathalyzers installed in cars operated by people with a DUI.

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As a parent, the safety of your child always comes first. More than anything we need to know our children are always safe, especially when they’re not with us. Parents want to steer their children away from any potential dangers and put practices in place to protect them.

Keeping them safe can be more difficult (and more nerve-racking) when they’re alone. Moreover, protecting children with special needs presents an additional challenge.

Children with special needs require more attention and care than others. It’s right in their name, normal practices, protection measures, and child-rearing techniques may not be effective, therefore they require special care and additional attention.

For neurotypical parents, it can be hard to know what goes through your special needs child’s mind. To you, their behavior may even seem erratic. But when they’re with you, you know they’re safe, and if they’re at home you can install CCTV cameras or nanny cams to keep an eye on them. However, as soon as they step out the door on their own (or at least without you), things can get a lot more tricky.

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The relationship between a person and their car can be a personal thing. Not only is a car an important financial asset, but for many of us it’s a point of pride, especially if we’re proud of the make and model of our car.

This sentiment applies to many owners of Dodge muscle cars. Buyers don’t usually choose a Dodge muscle car because they’re cheap and practical, but because they appreciate the brand and model of the car, it looks cool and they like driving them.

Well apparently, buyers aren’t the only ones who like the look of Dodge muscle cars, because these vehicles have once again made the top of the Highway Loss of Data Institute’s (HLDI) list of most-stolen vehicles.

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Visiting nurses are healthcare professionals who provide public health services in patients’ homes. Home care is used in many different scenarios including supporting postpartum women, outpatient rehabilitation, wound care, medication management, and much more.

Home care allows patients to stay in their homes to receive treatment rather than visiting the doctor’s office or hospital. Whether visiting nurses are preferable because the patient is receiving long-term care or they are not in a life-threatening situation that requires a hospital, home care provides a level of comfort that is not always possible inside a hospital or other medical facility.

All of this is possible thanks to visiting nurses. Without them, there would be no home care.

In this article, we’ll explain some of the ways that GPS tracking can benefit visiting nurses.

The Challenges

Home care organizations and visiting nurses face a number of regular challenges that can make the jobs of employees and managers more difficult, hinder safety, and eat into your bottom line.

Some of these challenges include:

• Safety
• Changing appointments
• Employee schedules
• Accountability

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