Robert joins us back in the studio to talk about the resent Idaho legislative session.  

We discuss the bills that passed, didn't pass, the good, and the bad.  Also, we discuss the many educational offerings at the upcoming IHCA Spring conference on Friday, April 28,  in Sun Valley, Idaho.  

For more information visit IHCA's website: https://www.idhca.org/

We have the unique opportunity to sit down with Justin Creager, a Professional Natural Bodybuilder, and talk about steps to achieve the next level of performance in our life.  Much of our conversation is focused on physical performance; however, many of the principles shared by Justin can be applied to many aspects of our lives. 

This episode is dropping at a time when many of us lose focus on our New Year's goals.   Allow this episode to provide the re-energizing needed to keep pushing. 

Follow Justin on Instagram: @justincreager 

Join us as we kick off our first episode of 2023 with a couple of fitness experts.  We have the pleasure of meeting Jade Chambliss and Maigan Bartlett.  They are personal trainers at the Mecca Gym located in Meridian, ID.  Jade specializes in general health and weight loss, and Maigan specializes in weight loss and nutrition.

They share some basic techniques we can implement today to reach our fitness goals.  We learn why it's so common to ditch our New Year's resolutions by February 1 and what we can do to ensure we stick to our goal throughout the year. 

This was a fun episode full of golden nuggets.  Enjoy! 

We are again joined by Robert Vande Merwe, Executive Director of the Idaho Health Care Association, for our Idaho Healthcare Update. 

This is a fun episode about recent elections, CNA training programs, and pumpkin pie. It was fun to check in with Robert and learn of the current happenings in Idaho. 

To get in contact with Robert, visit the IHCA website: https://www.idhca.org/.

We are grateful to have Mark Maxfield, CEO of The Cottages Assisted Living and Memory Care and current Vice Chair for the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Board of Directors, return to the show! 

Mark delivers many gold nuggets in this episode, including "When you're grateful, great things happen."  He elaborates on how he gained this mindset at an early age and shaped him into the great leader he is today.  

Mark discusses the journey of creating the core values of The Cottages Assisted Living and Memory Care: 

-COTTAGES-
Culture
Optimism 
Team Work
Trustworthy 
Accountability 
Gratitude 
Empowerment 
Success 

We learn much from Mark's story of creating, establishing, and growing the employee culture at The Cottages Assisted Living and Memory Care. 

For more information about The Cottages Assisted Living and Memory Care, visit their website: 
https://www.assistedlivingidaho.com/

To connect with Mark on LinkedIn, visit his page: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-maxfield-0201b19/

We have the pleasure of sitting down with James Grey,  Partnership Development Director for United Wound Healing and Associate Business Governor for Washington Health Care Association. 

James has been in the long-term industry for many years.  His passion for our industry has helped him successfully operate Assisted Living communities and grow ancillary service partnerships. 

We discuss the value partnerships bring in long-term care and specifically highlight the value that United Wound Healing delivers to its partners.  

For more information on United Wound Healing, visit their website: 
unitedwoundhealing.com

To contact James directly: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgreysea/

We are very excited to have Mark Maxfield, CEO of The Cottages Assisted Living and Memory Care and current Vice Chair for the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Board of Directors, join us for this episode. 

Mark discusses his background and beginnings in long-term care.  Mark has a fantastic story of jumping right into our industry and constructing an Assisted Living in Emmet, ID, early in his career.  Mark's story is a true example of what great possibilities exist if we accept the risk and chase after our passion.  Mark has an immense passion for senior care, especially the caregivers caring for our seniors each day. 

For more information about The Cottages Assisted Living and Memory Care, visit their website: 
https://www.assistedlivingidaho.com/

To connect with Mark on LinkedIn, visit his page: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-maxfield-0201b19/

In this episode, we sit down with Devin Christensen, Director of People Development at Pennant Services. Devin is a proven leader in the long-term care industry who is now responsible for developing new leaders in the Senior Living and Home Health and Hospice industry. 

We have a lot of fun with Devin on this episode. There are a few stories, laughs, and tips and tricks for leaders looking to enter the long-term care industry.

For more information on becoming a leader in either the Senior Living or Home Health and Hospice industries, then feel free to contact Devin via LinkedIn.

Link to Devin's LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dachristensen/

We face several market variables, including increasing inflation, climbing interest rates, and sky-high gas prices.  These can all quickly add up to increased anxiety for each of us.  How, then, do we navigate this climate as long-term care leaders? 

In this episode, Nik breaks down the current market conditions.  We discuss the journey that led to our situation, what we are facing, and what to expect moving forward.  

There is light at the end of the tunnel.  However, the path forward will require us to stay educated and vigilant of new opportunities as they present themselves. 

Join us for a fun episode of "off-the-cuff" brainstorming.  We are in an incredibly competitive staffing environment.  We share ideas to help increase employee retention. 

On average, a healthcare facility spends $180,000/year on employee turnover.  We discuss creative ways to decrease this spending by investing in our employees.  One of the significant variables between facilities that struggle with employee turnover and those that are fully staffed is the willingness of leaders to meet the needs of their employees, which go above and beyond the paycheck.  We share many examples to help spark ideas for you and your operation. 

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