Managing the “Street Lawyer” in the Care Environment
We need humans to care for other humans. We are all different in one way or another, busy being better, fighting to accomplish our priorities but all flawed. Sometimes these flaws reach a different level of severity and if not monitored can cause lots of grief for the care environment, including when you hire the […]
Florida Adult Family Care Home Viable as Family Business
Most states in America allow for the option to have many vulnerable adults receive residential care in a family setting. In Michigan for example its called an Adult Foster Care Family Home, in Florida its called an Adult Family Care Home. Then the Veterans Administration has their own model, typically limited to three, (3) residents, […]
We’re Taking Education for Nursing Home Administrators to New Level
Nursing home administrators have that special challenge of balancing the business and clinical ends of their operations. Coming form various diverse educational and work backgrounds, these hard-working professionals might be the only one in the building whose mind bounces from the cost of laundry to the quality of attention staff are rendering to patients. All […]
The Right Formula When You Feel at the End of Your Rope…
Oh the pressures of everyday life. Entrepreneurs, with all of our innovation, aspirations and goal setting still face the challenges associated with frustration borne from a variety of circles. When running a business maybe you gambled on something that just did not work out. As a result cash flow is strained and obligations are being […]
“Personal Demons Can Kill Personal Growth”
In business decisions rule each and every day and quite often every hour of the day. These decisions with regard to what business we want to pursue or to what extent we wish to be involved often change with age. When we are young we may enjoy and not really be bothered by the lengthy […]
Driver Safety is Health Oriented Training
Why the Need…. Every year millions of Americans are written traffic citations. Some might be illegal turns, others are speeding and others cause accidents. The worst receive citations when found to be operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. States across America are responding to the need to force drivers to […]
Direct Care Staff Must Have Commitment to Quality
Section 2 in a 4-Part Personnel Series Small assisted living programs, adult day care centers and other care venues must rely heavily upon direct care staff. These front-line necessities engage residents, provide high-quality personal care and promote good customer service in the assisted living residence. Of course they need training in a variety of areas […]
How the Merging of Cultures Creates Workability in Care
Section I in a 4-Part Personnel Series Some refuse to discuss it for fear they may be accused of elitism. Others simply ignore the issue and as a result run a business in care that becomes known for rampant personnel turnover. The reality is there is often a gap in the thinking between direct care […]