Matthews Specialty Vehicles’ Post

As a servant both in the clinical and operations capacity to this industry for over 15 years, I am saddened that we are unable to find common ground or a reasonable plan to address the staffing crisis we face. Exceptional operators, and human beings, like Sarah Schumann, do strive to provide the best care and quality of life to the aging population. I have had the privilege to know Sarah through the years and she is an incredible person, and amazing advocate for our industry. Some operators do not have the same level of care and compassion and operational health that Sarah Schumann and her organization hold. These operators are generally negligent (yes, I will say it)and manipulate staffing ratios to the bare minimum as an effort to increase their bottom line and to recoup poor financial management choices. They demonstrate behavior that aligns with an attention to bonus structures rather than with how many CNA‘s they are staffing or willing to staff on a night shift on their dementia/memory care neighborhood. When the corporate structure includes vendors who are all related to the owners, more vice presidents for “every position you can think of” and a large and growing home office that is working virtually to “support” communities- and I struggle to get an additional CNA to provide direct resident care, I have a problem with that. We need to make nursing programs affordable and incorporate more clinical time along with schooling, such as the models our unions and technical programs demonstrate. These are similar to the approach Florence Nightingale and early schools of nursing demonstrated. We need to make the work environment safe and fulfilling so staff want to continue coming back. We struggle with that today. We must address and hold accountable negligent operators, who are intentionally short staffing their communities placing residents and staff at extraordinary risk for harm and causing actual harm. I believe these negligent operators are the catalyst of the staffing mandate. We have two groups of operators functioning in our communities today. Operator such a Sarah Schumann who are doing everything in their power to create a pipeline for staffing to care for our residents. Then we have a large group of operators who are intentionally staffing at an unacceptable ratio, causing harm to our resident and burn out among our staff. Create pipelines for reasonable or free healthcare education for nurses, CNAs and other healthcare professionals, provide livable wages, ensure safe staffing ratios. Hold negligent operators responsible and remove them from the industry.

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It's sunny in Texas and that's perfect for National Walking Day! Today is a great opportunity to engage family, friends, and neighbors in a walk around the neighborhood or area park. Connecting with others and being active are key components of a healthy life. However, we know that many Texans just don't have the same opportunities to get out and be active. From missing sidewalks to unsafe parks, non-medical factors can have a direct impact on a person's health and well-being. That's why Episcopal Health Foundation supports solutions than promote equity and address non-medical drivers of health across the state. Part of that work includes helping community organizations push for policy improvements at all levels. Seemingly simple changes like the addition of sidewalks and safer pedestrian areas can make a considerable difference in daily physical activity levels and community health. So, as we walk today -- we're continuing our efforts to improve #HealthNotJustHealthCare in Texas! Fit Houston #Walk30 #HOUwalk

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Each year, National Public Health Week, held on the first week of April, celebrates the vital contributions of public health and addresses critical issues essential for enhancing the well-being of our nation. It underscores the fact that public health extends far beyond healthcare. Today's theme, Healthy Neighborhoods, underscores the profound impact of our living environments on health. Where individuals reside, dine, work, travel, learn, and relax significantly influences their well-being. So, what defines a healthy neighborhood? It encompasses safe living spaces, infrastructure supporting physical activity, easy access to nutritious and affordable food, and areas free of pollution. When these elements are lacking, individuals within the community may face health challenges beyond their control. Building a healthy neighborhood hinges on social cohesion. Strengthening connections with neighbors and investing in communal spaces are initial steps toward fostering a thriving community. Advocating for accessible green spaces promotes leisure, exercise, and pollution reduction. Additionally, lobbying for increased access to healthy food, like farmer's markets in underserved areas, can yield long-term benefits. Moreover, governmental support for better infrastructure, including initiatives to replace aging pipes that pose health risks to low-income communities, plays a pivotal role in promoting community health. 🗳️ #NPHW #NationalPublicHealthWeek #HealthyNeighborhoods