The Importance of a Vision
For my first “real” entry, I wanted to start off by saying that I am excited to begin this blog. Since I am a newly licensed nursing home administrator (April 2008), I am relatively new to the field of long-term care. I don’t claim to know everything pertaining to this field, but I’m passionate about making a difference. As I gain knowledge, I hope to be fortunate enough to share it with you.
Today I listened to an interesting speaker at our local “Toast and Topics” meeting in Ocala, Florida. One part of his lecture pertained to the importance of having a vision in business. As he pointed out, without a strong vision (specific objectives) of where you are going, it’s hard to meet one’s goals. How could a business meet distinct objectives without planning a way to get there?
For example, if a nursing home administrator wanted to change a hospital-like nursing home to more of a home-like atmosphere, it would take a strong vision to make these changes. Imagine how many people would have to get on board, not only to invest the money, but also to share the same goal. Many of the staff may even disagree with your vision–believing the old way is the “better” way. However, once people begin to share your vision and are willing to make changes, real positive results can be made. Leaving the meeting, I felt energized to begin focusing on my vision. Like he pointed out, without a vision, how do you expect to get where you’re going in life?
To All Nursing Home Residents and Staff: Happy Nursing Home Week!
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