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For examples of what “going above and beyond” looks like, please keep reading… Robyn (our Nurse & Care Manager) is too humble to brag about what she does every day, so I’m going to do it for her and share a few examples (suggesting you read ‘til the end, the last one still gets me). Challenge 1: A client of ours was a fall-risk and discombobulated. We had to be there 50 hours per week just to keep her safe. - The solution: Following Robyn’s recommendations, the doctors reevaluated medications and made the adjustments she suggested! - Today: The client is back to independence! It was the medications and the doctors agreed with Robyn! Our main caregiver is still there 20 hours per week just for some companionship and fun activities, but the client is SO much better! Challenge #2: An out-of-town family was extremely concerned about their dad since he was all alone and they couldn’t be with him yet so they hired us. - The solution: Robyn coached our team of caregivers to keep him safe and provide daily updates to the family including photos, notes & suggestions. Robyn even drove & joined him at doctor’s appointments to ask questions and report back to the family, and provided her own weekly reports & tips for the family. - Today, the client has graduated off our services, he finally got to move to be closer to his family, and the family is forever grateful. Challenge #3: A client was battling depression and could no longer maintain her once-beautiful backyard garden. - The solution: Robyn was off work one morning, and we agreed to meet at the client’s home that afternoon. When I arrived, Robyn was wearing jeans and a t-shirt, and holding a rake and trash bag. She had been there all morning clearing out the garden of weeds, and making the garden look wonderful again. The client was nearly in tears as she sat & watched Robyn begin to restore her garden it to its former beauty. - Today, the client’s depression has subsided (med adjustments helped!) and her garden hasn’t looked this great in years. I had to emphasize to the client’s family that yard work is not a “normal” task in the home care industry, it’s just that Robyn just can’t help herself sometimes LOL. To Robyn, and to all of the wonderful healthcare workers & caregivers who go above and beyond even when no one is looking, THANK YOU.

Happy Nurse's Week 2024! I am so proud to be a 4th generation nurse that stands on the shoulders of countless legends. My promise to the nurses that have paved the path for my success so far has 2 parts: 1. I promise to be intentional and grateful. I commit to surround myself with people that share my passion & celebrate each other's contributions - Iron Sharpens Iron. I am ecstatic to work with a courageous and innovative team of Nurses that are mission driven to deliver a workforce reality enabling clinicians with flexibility and the compensation they desire while creating financial sustainability and reliability for healthcare organizations. 2. I promise to say the hard things that need to be said. For instance, as we dive headlong into a new age of disruption & innovation at warp speed: if you're a healthcare leader whose organization is partnering with "technology firms" that don't have a Nurse voice at their executive table, ask them how they develop strategic solutions that are meaningful to real clinical users in a rapidly evolving environment. Then, ask yourself how many hours you've spent teaching them why/how systems need to operate in order to deliver seamless user interfaces & experience. If you don't like the answers, come sit by me and lets talk.

If you are fortunate enough to know Dr. Karen Grimley, you know her sense of humor and love of nursing runs deep. I enjoyed speaking with her about #nursing innovation, nursing voice, and the role of the #nurseexecutive in fostering #wellbeing through listening and laughter. Take a listen to Karen on this episode of #CaretoLead! #vizient https://lnkd.in/ekdhrseE

#NationalNursesWeek continues with honoring change and compassion. In the wake of their son’s passing, the Barnes family established The DAISY Foundation to celebrate the exceptional care they received. As we face a critical nursing shortage, DAISY's co-founder Bonnie Barnes shares how Adtalem's institutions are training future nurses to meet these challenges effectively. Learn how the DAISY Award and Adtalem's initiatives are transforming healthcare: https://bit.ly/44vvlR3

In a recent Minority Nurse blog (https://bit.ly/43CpdVd), Gay Landstrom, Trinity Health SVP/Chief Nursing Officer, outlines #HealthCareWorkforce challenges and defines how empowering nurses will lead the way. Tell Congress it must do more to address these challenges. Take action now: bit.ly/THWorkforce

In honor of #NursesWeek, we're reflecting on nurse leaders who have made an impact in Texas hospitals and health care! 🏥👩⚕️ Check out this article pulled from the Texas Hospitals magazine archive to learn about Kathy Boswell, Jackie Ward and Mitzi Ressmann, and their careers in nursing: https://ow.ly/a4bi50RCev3

Clinical friends please consider Rural Hospitals as impactful places to work. These facilities are essential to our small communities. Sales Colleagues please remember your Rural Hospitals need to know about new technologies, they maybe small but they serve communities who have limited resources and usually later stage diseases. colleagues talk to Rural Hospitals about remote collaboration techniques to connect them to larger institutions to shorten time to diagnosis. Industry how can we support these small nursing with medical education on our products so when they enter their first jobs, they have a head start? Or other departments? We all deserve access and quality healthcare no matter where we choose to live! #nursingshortage #ruralhealthcare #philanthropy #meddevice #healthcareeducation #accessiblehealthcare

For many nurses, working in chronic care management isn’t just a choice – it is a calling. Read the inspiring journey of renal nurses Michelle Carver and Marjelka Trkulja, two of our nursing leaders, who share their passion and reflect on their calling to the industry, from managing chronic illnesses to empowering patient-facing employees. Embark with us on this story of dedication and commitment as we shine a spotlight on these two courageous women who embody the spirit of compassion and commitment that defines this profession. Read more in the article shared below. #InternationalNursesMonth #INDatFME #IND2024 #ProudtobeFME

Meet Julie Higden, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CPPS, one of the nurse experts on the panel for our "Malpractice Trends and Support for Nurses" webinar. Julie will leverage data and her personal nursing experiences to share malpractice trends, how they affect nurses, and mitigation tactics specific to nursing. Register here to learn more about how to deliver safer care. https://hubs.li/Q02yPQHT0

#MakePositiveNoise honestly… this is a retention strategy that will work as long as you make is accessible to bedside staff. Grand rounds are usually hard to make, difficult to get people to come to and challenging to get staff to engage. Utilizing digital technology is an easy way to do this. Step 1: Have the speaker send a teaser video (I usually do a long form, captioned video of me walking the dog or doing something random, saying hi! I am Mel… I do this. And I’m looking forward to seeing y’all soon! ) then they email that to the staff prior to my arrival with a registration link. Step 2: the day of the grand rounds i am on tiktok. Twitter, insta. Engaging with folks. Then they film me. I let them! Why? Well I usually say something different each time, also, I love to have them send the recording out to staff who couldn’t make it. Step 3: follow up survey. That survey can include questions about what would make people more engaged and allow for feedback in a narrative. To learn how to use speakers to retain staff like this incredible organization is doing, send me a message. Happy to help you strategize! #positive #healthcare #innovation #newgradnurses #retention