A Sense of Entitlement

When did we become such an entitled society? That we are “owed” something for little or no effort? Years ago it was a given that we were expected to work hard for what we needed, wanted and dreamt for.  We did not expect to hold out our hands and be “given” anything...

Caring for One Another………………

Did you ever stop to wonder why you chose the field you are in? Whether it is Occupational, Physical, or Speech Therapy, most of us chose our professions because we wanted to help others live better lives. I have found that most therapists are kind, giving, and loving...

An Attitude of Gratitude

During the coming Holiday season, I will be striving for an attitude of gratitude. So often we focus on the negative situations and events in our lives, and forget to be thankful for the blessings! I have always been a pretty positive person as many of you well know. ...

Quality = Self Improvement

In the healthcare field, we often think of quality in terms of what we provide to those we “care” for, the services we provide, and the outcomes we achieve. Take it a step further and begin to analyze quality in a more personal way. How we achieve quality in our own...

Quality: What does that really mean?

In healthcare, we strive to provide quality services to patient populations that improve individual, desired health outcomes. This is driven more and more often by a “patient centered care” model of service delivery. A model that respects the patient’s right to choose...