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Safer, Smarter Transportation in Group Home Settings

Managing Safe and Efficient Transportation Services (Course 1185) gives group home staff the tools to develop transportation programs that prioritize resident safety and punctuality. Learn about...

Addressing Racial Prejudice in Group Homes

Course 1183, Working with the Group Home Resident Who Has Racial Prejudice, helps staff recognize and navigate the difficult dynamics of racism in residential care. It...

Promoting Calm Through Pet Therapy in Group Homes

Pet therapy is a proven method for fostering emotional balance and reducing agitation among group home residents. Course 1182, Using Pet Therapy to Promote Calmness in...

Understanding Functional Assessment Tools: FIM and AMPS in Catastrophic Injury Care

In residential care settings—particularly those serving individuals with catastrophic injuries—understanding and meeting the mobility needs of each resident is critical. Occupational therapists (OTs) play a key...

Raising the Bar in Guardianship: A Virtual Course Trusted by Probate Courts

In today’s complex landscape of guardianship and conservatorship, ethical responsibility must walk hand-in-hand with administrative precision and person-centered care. Recognizing the critical need for structured, values-driven...

Enhancing Adult Day Care Through Sensory Activities

At Direct Care Training & Resource Center, Inc., we recognize that enriching the lives of adult day care participants requires a dynamic and thoughtful approach. One...

Balancing Collections with Connection: Why Care Providers Must Think Long-Term in Workers’ Comp and Michigan PIP

By Bruce W. McCollum, Long-Term Care Project Developer In the care industry—especially in complex, high-stakes sectors like workers’ compensation and Michigan’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) system—providers...

Understanding Untimed Codes in Michigan’s PIP Landscape

This is one of those Coaching Updates I love to write for my attorney friends who hire people as you assist providers to manage denials and...

Does Your Business Have a Spiritual Side?…

When the spiritual side is missing from a business, the organization often suffers in ways that extend beyond financial performance. Without a foundation of integrity, decisions...