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Tune in to Senior Care Live in Kansas City Saturday at 11:00am on Talk980AM and again at 3pm on 98.1FM-KMBZ! For other locations across the country, check local stations for broadcast times in your area. Host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Chris Dhooghe and James Moburg, owners of America’s Favorite Bathroom Remodeling Brand, Bath Wizard. They discuss their new Platinum Walk-in Bathtub, which has been in development for 8 years! Bath Wizard has solved the majority of the shortcomings of walk-in tubs.  Learn about some of the issues with traditional fiberglass tubs versus their high tech polymer material that has a lifetime warranty. Also learn about their patent pending Rifle Jet technology, Therastone heated seat and back rest, and expansion into several other states! Steve demonstrates the peak demand of senior care and shares a story of how he had 2 perspective-related experiences last week. Steve explains the process of Senior Care Consulting and answers the question “why should we refer to Senior Care Consulting rather than a ‘free’ referral service?”. Spoiler alert: Senior Care Consulting offers a placement service with integrity! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #CCRC #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SeniorCareAdvisor #SeniorCareConsultant #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #AlzheimersCare #DementiaCare #ContinuingCareRetirementCommunity

Unfamiliar settings can be a major stressor for children and healthcare environments are no exception when it comes to heightened anxiety levels. Engaging young patients in their surroundings can help to promote a sense of calm. Children naturally want to move around and explore their environment. Establishing spaces tailored to their needs—where they can engage in play, delve into reading, or merely unwind—elevates their overall comfort level within healthcare settings. Think Global. Connecting people, spaces and care. Featured products:  Sidero seating, https://lnkd.in/epqvPRc5 River+ seating, https://lnkd.in/e5Hh_u2E Wind tables, https://lnkd.in/ggf4rw_F Zook tables, https://lnkd.in/gVZrD6Ep #GlobalFurnitureGroup #HealthcareDesign #PediatricDesign #KidsFurniture #HealthcareSnapshots

Following up on recent "The Gilded Age" post ... https://lnkd.in/eqieXnF9 In the movie 300, a messenger asks King Leonidas for “a simple offering of earth and water.” This line has always intrigued me as “earth and water” in this context often resembles “brick and mortar” in the context of our healthcare system. Much time, energy, capital, and human resource have been invested in brick and mortar in healthcare with much pomp and circumstance. But does a shiny new building represent a true achievement when/if those within the building, i.e., doctors, nurses, staff, patients, families, are not receiving the highest quality of care and/or are being harmed? In the article, "Where are the adaptive leaders in healthcare?" there is an account of a leader at a local community hospital who shared a “success” story about emergency room access: The challenge at hand was a dramatic increase in emergency room (ER) visits, lack of efficient access to the floors (patient flow), and high numbers of patients waiting too long for care (access). The technical solution was a significant capital investment and expansion of the emergency department at this hospital — using brick and mortar ("earth and water") to solve the problem. And yet, at no time did leadership truly explore a more adaptive solution by investigating the reasons for the increase in ED visits. No one engaged people both inside and outside of the hospital in the tougher discussions to better understand the root cause of this increased reliance on the ED. No one spoke to the doctors, nurses, staff on the frontlines. No one spoke to the community based organizations, e.g., Area Agency on Aging, Housing, etc. No one spoke to the patients and families. In the end, no one engaged with the community to listen and understand, address root causes, improve well-being, and decrease the reliance on the ED. The emergency department was expanded, it was deemed a success, the achievement was celebrated. The gild? Today the reliance on this ED has increased, the overall health of the care team and the community has not. The cheapness of the metal underneath? New medical office buildings can be impressive works of architecture and construction that can be necessary and have a positive impact. But are we leaders just as willing to invest in engaging our neighbors, addressing complexity and root causes, and improving the health of our communities? To ensure the highest-quality of caring is provided always within and without the healthcare system? To truly, in right-action, care for (love) our neighbor as ourselves? Our teams, our neighbors are hurting. They need us. We all need each other. Together. 🙏 💙 🙏 Dahlborg HealthCARING Leadership Group, LLC (DHLG) "Love your neighbor as yourself." - Jesus Christ Also read parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:29-37)

Patients aren't the only ones who need comfort in hospitals. When families feel at ease, it encourages more frequent visits, strengthens family ties, and ultimately, promotes a better mood for the patient, which can aid in faster recovery. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02pDV-Q0 #familyfriendlydesign #hospitaldesign #healthcaredesign #facilityplanning #healingspaces #clinicdesign #healthcarefacilities

Trauma Informed Acoustical Design: To serve those in a building designed for mental and physical trauma patients, I need to help my architects with so much more than wall type selection and choosing surface finishes. Beyond what framing to use and how many layers of gypsum to put between noise sensitive areas, I consider: -how noise and vibration from mechanical systems gets into the structure -how ventilation will help or prevent noise transfer -what background noise levels are appropriate for different uses within the building -how long sound will persist in rooms and hallways -how to keep sensitive recording areas free from unwanted noise -where can we place noisy areas (with possible barking 🐕 kennels) to minimize their impact -how to ensure employees can let their hair down in the break room without being heard by patients -how annual corporate events or fundraisers will function in a facility open and serving the distressed every day of the year I am grateful for the many people who live to serve those at the lowest point in their lives, and I hope to assist them by ensuring the building they will work in is designed to provide privacy and to promote calmness.

Tune in to Senior Care Live in Kansas City Saturday at 11:00am on Talk980AM and again at 3pm on 98.1FM-KMBZ! For other locations across the country, check local stations for broadcast times in your area. Host Steve Kuker, President of Senior Care Consulting, visits with Chris Dhooghe and James Moburg, owners of America’s Favorite Bathroom Remodeling Brand, Bath Wizard. They discuss their new Platinum Walk-in Bathtub, which has been in development for 8 years! Bath Wizard has solved the majority of the shortcomings of walk-in tubs.  Learn about some of the issues with traditional fiberglass tubs versus their high tech polymer material that has a lifetime warranty. Also learn about their patent pending Rifle Jet technology, Therastone heated seat and back rest, and expansion into several other states! Steve demonstrates the peak demand of senior care and shares a story of how he had 2 perspective-related experiences last week. Steve explains the process of Senior Care Consulting and answers the question “why should we refer to Senior Care Consulting rather than a ‘free’ referral service?”. Spoiler alert: Senior Care Consulting offers a placement service with integrity! #SeniorCare #SeniorCareLive #SeniorCareConsulting #CCRC #SeniorLiving #KansasCitySeniorCare #SeniorCarePlacement #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SeniorCareAdvisor #SeniorCareConsultant #SeniorLiving #MemoryCare #AlzheimersCare #DementiaCare #ContinuingCareRetirementCommunity

Beyond Handrails: The Surprising Design Elements That Can Help Prevent Falls in Hospitals.

To summarise it in 5 words, Furncare create "Distinctive Rooms for Care Communities", like this one that I've just found in the archives. Care environments do not need to look institutional to be functional and practical! If you're needing any assistance with achieving distinctive rooms in your care community, please get in touch and we'd be delighted to assist with a FREE consultation. #distinctiveinteriors

As one of the oldest hospitals in its community, NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst in Queens, N.Y., has helped its community weather every major public health event since the 1800s. Read how the overhaul of their medical technology and HVAC systems have modernized their hospital rooms: https://ow.ly/eZ4O50QIWLo #HFM #FacilityManagement #FacilitiesManagement

Gerflor, your partner in medical mobility In hospitals, nursing homes, and medical facilities, every detail matters. Healthcare professionals work in environments where safety, hygiene and practicality are essential. For years, Gerflor has been at the heart of this reality, equipping these essential places with flooring solutions, as well as wall protection, handrails, corner guards, and door protection. The goal is clear: to facilitate the daily tasks of the healthcare teams while improving the comfort of the patients. In spaces where every movement counts, Gerflor solutions ensure that walkers, trolleys and beds roll smoothly, guaranteeing safe and effortless mobility. From a hygiene point of view, the flooring is stain-resistant and has antibacterial and antiviral properties, making it easy to keep clean. In any healthcare environment, Gerflor solutions help to create a safer, more comfortable and calmer environment for both staff and patients. Step by step, Gerflor contributes to safer and more comfortable care spaces. #Healthcare #Gerflor #Medical