This morning I had breakfast with some facility owners and managers in our area. This is a great way to share information and find solutions to problems, not to mention a good old catch up. I would really recommend that people take the time to do this in your area. I started it up about 3 years ago and have passed it on to someone else now who is doing a fabulous job. Today we didnt visit a cafe, we went to a facility and had a look around. Great networking amongst kindred souls.

I see some people clicked on to my blog and realised i hadnt put anything up for a while. i apologise for that. Have been busy getting a better system of emails to people so it is easier to see and manage. Would really appreciate feed back on the system of emails.

Is anyone having trouble finding Registered Nurses still? How is the caregiver situations? I am hearing varying reports so would be interested to know what problems people are having. Leigh

Just had an email from someone who was at the training on Monday enquriing about inhouse training. I become really motivated when i have inspired others to learn.

Yesterday i went to Hamilton to conduct a day on Oberservation, Recording and Reporting as well as Sexuality & Intimacy and Cultural Safety. Each time I talk about documentation to caregivers, makes me realise what big expecations we have for caregivers with little training. Caregivers are very skilled, yet we often let them down with not giving them training in what to write down. I am humbled by the response of the people who attend. Any comments?

The Recession

Are you finding the recession a bit daunting? I am constantly reminded that one must never waste a good recession. It is a time of opportunity. Many great businesses have always started in a recession and it certainly doesnt affect health - people need care inspite of a recession.

Yesterday I ran the second day of the Management Training programme I am now running for people in the Aged Care Industry. I have to say it really well. This time we looked at learning styles, personality styles and communication.

It was a great day and everyone went away with some useful tools to help them communicate better with staff and residents alike.

I hope people enjoyed the article on Journalling. In a world where we tend to spend a lot of time in isolation, having your own friend on hand all the time, whenever you need it, is very comforting. Great insominia buster too.