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Appreciating the talents and contributions in your whole team
I was doing an observation in a care home in Wales as part of their yearly ‘Butterfly’ accreditation. There was a lovely, relaxed breakfast happening
Beyond the Nurses Station | The art and heart of nursing
The Nursing Station I remember when I had made the decision to move from working in Bone Marrow Transplant to Aged Care. I was a
Induction matters
“Two things remain irretrievable: time and a first impression. You never get a second chance to make that first impression again, you have one chance
Animal Magic? Is is real?
I grew up most of my life without a pet. I didn’t dislike animals; I just never had a whole lot to do with them.
First Day Matters
You’ve spent a fortune on recruitment, you’ve got the person you want, what’s going to make them stay? My step-daughter got a job as a
Induction Matters!
Induction, everyone must do it when you start a new job. All too often it is incredibly boring and laborious, with lots of online, tick
Person centred care – what not to do
Having worked as an occupational therapist now for over two decades, there are a couple of experiences I recall as a student OT, that have
The value of being a whole team
Have you ever felt that you are not really part of the team and that your opinion is not taken seriously? Or you are afraid
Making Connections
We have a lovely lady, who we will call Suzie, who would frequently get together with friends after work or who would have evening chats
