In our last blog post, we looked at the Vision of Lindashell.com; the ideal future we strive to create. We want to see long-term care fundamentally change to an industry of evidence-based practices that are routinely reviewed and ethics that are routinely prioritized. And, rather than throwing every plan at the wall to see if
When Lindashell.com was started, we wanted to make a commitment. A commitment to do passionate work in the field long term care and to the values that drive that passion. That commitment is crystalized in our 3 key statements of Vision, Mission and Focus. There are two main reasons we choose to adhere to these
Introduced in the previous blog, the concept of the employee-first culture has started to transform workplace structures across the world. Companies of all sizes and industries are seeing the benefits of prioritizing their employees’ needs and empowering them in their daily interactions with clients. What kind of impact might implementing an employee-centered culture have on organizations in the long-term
Travels at speeds up to 66 miles an hour, a vertical drop of 15 stories, five inversions including a barrel roll, corkscrew, and high-speed spiral…yes, it did all that. This is the description of the roller coaster I rode while on vacation. I didn’t ride it willingly, at first anyway. Ominous stories of people being
A director of nursing services’ (DNS’s) active involvement in staff education is vital, even though the level at which the DNS is involved in the planning and execution of education is largely determined by the size and resources of the facility. In smaller facilities, the role of organizing and leading in services often falls to the DNS. For example,
The following article was written for MedBridge Education and is available on their website at https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/success-leader-healthcare This article, as well as many other article of interest are available via the MedBridge Education platform. LindaShell.com is excited to offer our entire SurThriveLeadership education series on the MedBridge Education platform. To learn more visit https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/lindashell. Healthcare is a
The nurse began her morning like any other day, walking from one resident room to the next. She checked vital signs, passed meds, and shared the usual conversation with both residents and staff. It was not until she entered Thelma’s room and asked, “How did you sleep last night?” that she realized the importance of
Is it possible that finding targeted talent can be done easier, cheaper and more effective than using online job sites or job recruiters? Consider using Facebook advertising to find your next talented employee. While Facebook has become an integral marketing tool for businesses to promote their brands, products and services, there is another opportunity that
What is SurTHRIVELeadership? SurThriveLeadership is a leadership program targeted towards building resilient leaders in the field of aging services. Each course assists the learner in gaining skills and shaping behaviors conducive toward transcending challenging work environments and shifting from survival mode to thriving, influencing others and impacting outcomes. SurThriveLeadership is designed for both emerging and experienced
When we are no longer able to change a situation – we are challenged to change ourselves. – Viktor E. Frankl While growing up my parents had just a few ‘wants’ for me and my brother. They wanted us to be men of honor and men of faith. They also wanted us to treat others as
