Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC

I have to ask: Does anyone read what they write before they sign off and lock their documentation anymore?

Every January 1 the commercials start. How to lose weight, how to eat right, how to exercise, what machines to buy. But, really, what needs reshaping more this time of year?

Remain true to your beliefs, just like George Bailey, and you’ll be just fine.

What if we all lived by our mission and values? I mean truly did it.

If we’re not even defining family at our homes, what the heck are we doing around the table at our facilities?

As we move to the month of November and plan for Thanksgiving at our personal homes and facilities, I have a challenge for you.

Shouldn’t we avoid transferring people to the hospital if we can treat them in place? Come on, nurses, stop, take a breath, put on your nurse’s thinking cap.

What if we had a potluck meal and sat down with the people who work with us, no matter what the department, job duty, no matter where you came from or what you believe in, etc.?

I can’t help but comment on the incredible dedication of staff members during Hurricane Dorian. Remember that we can, and should, always take the lead in praising staff.

I don’t know if you have seen this hashtag on Twitter. #askingforafriend. It’s pretty funny. It’s a way to ask a question without embarrassing yourself. You know, like, “I’m just asking this for a friend of mine.”