As our world expands and our communication increases, it's easier for things to get lost in translation. One way to ensure clear communication is the NATO Phonetic Alphabet, also known by other names. This system was first adopted in the military in 1956 and slowly broadened to become standard communication among military personnel, civilians, and...
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About: Joan Vaughn
I’m Joan, and I know home care from the inside out.
I’ve navigated my daughter through 24/7 home care nursing and managed her PCA’s. I’ve helped my parents move into (and out of) assisted living, Medicare episodes, skilled nurse visits, home health aids, and PCAs. Sandwiched in all of that, I’ve helped coordinate home care equipment and supplies, physical therapists, occupational therapists, county workers, and medications (oh, the medications). I know emergency departments, children’s hospitals, cancer wards, cardiac floors, and specialty units. I can recite health insurance policies (and call their bluff).
I know a lot of other things in life too, like Shakespeare, where to sit to see a great sunset over a lake, how to keep myself healthy, how to read a profit/loss statement and state statutes, when to use a comma, and that gratitude is one of the keys to success.
So I’m going to have this blog and write about home care from time to time. I’ll include topics like current legislation, professional boundaries in a tricky environment, and being a caregiver. I’ll also post some guest blogs from clients and nurses.
Join me in the conversation.
Recent Posts by Joan Vaughn
Small Business Spotlight: AromaWell
As we wrap up our holiday shopping, it can get harder to find unique and personalized gifts. A great option for the health-conscious people on your nice list is essential oils, and one of Minnesota’s best essential oil businesses is AromaWell, run by Jess Wiehle. Here are her thoughts on the impact of...
Handmade Holidays: Local Makers Markets in the Twin Cities
As we enter the holiday season, gifts may look a little different this year. An excellent option for unsure shoppers is supporting local brands at a handful of makers markets around the Twin Cities. Here's an extensive list of Minnesota markets this holiday season.
Now more than ever, it's vital to support our...
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Happy Thanksgiving!
At Communities of Care, we want to take a moment to pause and reflect on the past year with gratitude. We are grateful to continue to make a measurable difference in the daily lives of our clients and provide quality care with excellence. We are also thankful for our wonderful nurses and office staff, who...
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