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Sharing the Positives During the Pandemic

3/28/2020

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During this COVID-19 pandemic, it is easy to become overwhelmed and feel helpless with the constant updates on statistics, PPE shortages, changes, and state of the economy. The Florida Assisted Living Association asked our followers to start sharing some positive things that are happening in their community so that we could then share on social media and spread some light to everyone.

Sandy Garutti, Executive Director of The Fountains of Melbourne, shared a couple of things with us, "Because we are required to wear masks at all times in the community, The Fountains maintenance team jumped into action. We have relocated our associate breakroom to the parking lot. The weather is gorgeous so why not take advantage of it! We have enough tables so everyone can spread out and even have a sink being installed for great hand hygiene. Every Friday until further notice is 'Spirit Shirt and Jeans Friday.' Every associate has their own brightly colored shirt with all sorts of fun sayings on them."

The Fountains of Melbourne also just had an article written about them as staff stood out front greeting the other employees and nurses arriving to work. The goal: encourage and say thank you for their dedication. You can see the full article here.

Have something awesome happening in your community that you would like to share? Send it our way at YourAdvocate@FALA.org or message us through Facebook.
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SCENTING FOR NURSING HOMES & ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

3/13/2020

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Air Esscentials

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Over 800,000 older Americans live in assisted living facilities and another 1.5 million live in nursing homes. The population of people 65 years and older is expected to reach 78 million people by 2030, more than the number of children for the first time in US history. Because of this demographic shift and longer life expectancies, more and more seniors will end up living in retirement communities, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
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These long-term care facilities provide the level of care residents need. However, sometimes seniors and their families are reluctant to choose a long-term facility because of concerns about quality of life. Environmental scenting can have an immediate impact on families’ perceptions of the facility and residents’ quality of life.

HOMEY VS. HOSPITAL

Families are instrumental in choosing a nursing home or assisted living facility for their loved ones. An unpleasant odor can ruin a family’s opinion of a long-term care facility right away.

In nursing homes and similar facilities, malodors can come from a variety of sources including incontinence, dumpsters, restrooms, food preparation areas and strong cleaning agents. This can make your facility seem unsanitary or overly institutional rather than the clean, home-like atmosphere prized by prospective residents and their families.

A professional environmental scenting company like Air Esscentials can eliminate malodors through state-of-the-art scent equipment connected to the HVAC system. Our odor neutralizers break down bad smells rather than try to cover them up.

Capital Senior Living, one of the nation’s largest operators of residential communities for senior adults, uses Air Esscentials’ odor neutralizers in more than 30 facilities. The Waterford at Fort Worth community uses Royal Palm in their greeting area and hallway to create a pleasant, homey environment for visiting families, residents and staff.

Contact your Air Esscentials rep to find out how to make your long-term care facility smell great — because first impressions matter.

See also: Scenting for Seniors’ Well-Being

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WHAT’S A BOOMERANG EMPLOYEE & WHY SHOULD THEY BE IN YOUR TALENT POOL?

3/6/2020

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Julie Rupenski | MedBest

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Who says you can’t go home again?  Look at LeBron James who started his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, then took his talents to the Miami Heat and subsequently, returned to the Cavs in 2014 and ultimately, captured their first NBA Championship in 2016.
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Consider Steve Jobs who left Apple, the company he co-founded in 1985 only to rejoin them a decade and a half later as their new interim CEO. The rest is history.

What do these prominent figures have in common? Both left for greener pastures but later returned.  In the workplace, that’s the definition of a “Boomerang Employee.”  Boomerang Employees, also dubbed the “comeback kids,” leave their current positions and employers only to return at a later date to work for the organization once again.

Why should you rehire a former employee? The main reason is that they represent one of your most promising pools of talent especially in the senior living industry where talent is at a premium and people don’t stay as long as they used to.  According to Dr. John Sullivan, professor, author, corporate speaker, adviser and internationally known HR thought-leader, “the median employee tenure is now down to only 4.2 years.”
Dr. Sullivan also states that boomerang employees “result in quality hires because you only target the best performers to return. As former employees, they are known quantities. You know what to expect in terms of their on-the-job performance and cultural fit.”
Other reasons Boomerang Employees are good for business:
  • They’ll take your call. It’s usually easy to reach out to a former employee and have a conversation about the position available, if it’s a good fit, and why they should consider coming back. The conversation can be very candid with all cards on the table.
  • Possible Interim Solution. Depending on their current situation, a former employee could serve as an Interim during your search for a permanent hire.
  • Regrets About Leaving. Researchers surveyed workers who have already left their employer and approximately 35% said they wouldn’t mind going back to the company if they were offered better pay or a higher position.
  • Bring New Perspectives. Former employees may have gained valuable experience during the time they were gone. They may come back with a new skill set, leadership experience, or even insights into how other senior living organizations handle situations that could benefit your organization.
  • Cost-Effective. It may come down to simple math. According to Glassdoor, the entire hiring process for a Boomerang Employee can be cut up to 50 percent compared to other unknown candidates.

Not reaching out to former employees if you can’t fill an open position, could be a huge missed business opportunity. Many of your former employees could be ready to boomerang back into their old role or a take on a new challenge, but you’ll never know unless you target some of your recruiting efforts towards them.

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About Julie Rupenski

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Julie Rupenski is the Founder, President & CEO of MedBest, opening the doors in 2001. Since then, Julie has gained national recognition for providing top talent solutions exclusively for the Senior Living Industry. Her specialties include filling C-Suite, Vice President, Regional, and Property level positions.

Julie has an in-depth knowledge of the Senior Living Industry.  She previously worked in operations for both Senior Housing and Senior Living prior to founding MedBest. Today, Julie makes it her personal and professional mission to place qualified people in health care positions where they have the greatest impact.

Julie’s industry articles and interviews have been published in Provider Magazine, LeadingAge Magazine, Florida Health Care Association Newsletter, PULSE, Florida Assisted Living Association Magazine, ASPIRE, Florida Senior Living Association Newsletter, Pennsylvania Health Care Association Newsletter, Virginia Assisted Living Newsletter and LeadingAge Florida.

Julie earned her degree in Gerontology at the University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida and continues to cultivate her career through senior living conferences, forums, trade shows, and expos.
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Contact Julie Rupenski at jrupenski@medbest.com / 727-526-1294.

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