AN ACTIVATED INSIGHTS PODCAST
About the Show
Welcome to Vision: The Care Leaders’ Podcast—a podcast that gives you an inside look at what’s happening in long-term and post-acute care. Host Linda Leekley sits down with industry leaders to discuss pressing challenges, operational best practices, and rising trends, and answer top-of-mind questions from providers across the nation.
All Episodes
Nick Bonitatibus, Owner and Founder of the Digital Champions, discusses the unique challenges of using social media as a marketing tool in home-based care, and common mistakes agency owners are making with their digital presence.
During a 10-minute online survey, agencies were asked to share more about their challenges, successes, and future goals around their employee training programs. Linda Leekley, Chief Clinical Officer, and Todd Austin, President of HCP, recently shared the insights we gained and their advice for the future.
Jessica Nobles, Executive Director of Home Care Ops, breaks down her five-step system for taking a step back from daily operations, and what agency owners can do to save more time in their schedule.
Kristen Wheeler, Executive Director of Private Duty at NAHC, identifies five critical issues affecting the industry right now and what providers can do to advocate for change.
Wendie Colvin, Senior Clinical Content Writer at HCP, answers all your questions about OASIS-E, and shares how agencies can prepare their staff for these new regulatory updates in 2023.
Ep.2: The Truth About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—And What Agencies Should Be Doing Differently
Josie and Ron Ross of Avant HR Solutions share how the home-based care industry can truly invest in DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) initiatives, and some of the most important first steps agency owners can take.
As we dive into Season 3 of Vision: The Care Leaders Podcast, new hosts, Linda Leekley and Amanda Sternklar, discuss how training has evolved over the last 20 years, and what care providers need to focus on to provide long-term support for industry professionals.
Melanie Stover, Owner of Home Care Sales, shares everything you need to know about referral sources to set your agency up for success. She answers how to communicate with referral sources, how to promote transparency, and how to engage/empower marketers in your organization.
Miki Rossanis, Head of Clinical Development at Sensi, addresses how artificial intelligence technology can aid agencies in recognizing cognitive changes in their clients, and provide supplemental care for the aging populating amid caregiver shortages.
Wendie Colvin, Senior Clinical Content Writer at Activated Insights, discusses how we can prepare clients, caregivers, and family members for the progression of Alzheimer's, and what agencies need to do to support the millions of people living with this disease.
Barbara Karnes, author of 'Gone From My Sight', 'The Little Blue Book' and 'The 11th Hour' explains the role of an end-of-life doula in Hospice, how they can support patients and their families, and the importance of advocating for the dying process.
Daisy Dalegowski, Director of Nursing at BrightStar Care Central Denver, shares why training is important for morale and retention, the differences between a good and bad program, and how every DON can keep caregivers engaged by making training fun and interesting.
MEET THE HOSTS
Linda Leekley
Vision Host, Chief Clinical Officer – Activated Insights
Linda Leekley BS, RN founded In the Know Care Professional Training more than 20 years ago. Currently, she serves as Chief Clinical Officer for Activated Insights. Her experience in clinical education, acute care, and post-acute care make her a respected voice in our industry, with expertise in the recruitment and retention of care professionals, building strong care professional teams, upskilling care professionals, and using training as a marketing tool.
