Honesty is a Virtue
Honesty is something we expect from most people. We assume that the cashier will accurately give us our change, the police officer will protect us from criminals, and our boss will pay us on time for the work we do. Unfortunately, not everyone treats us fairly. 
Yesterday someone close to me was robbed in Ocala. Two men wandered up to her property the day before, asking for farm labor. They claimed to be hard workers and would do a good job for her. Needless to say, she hired them on the spot. To her surprise the next day, all her lawn equipment and tools had been stolen, adding up to about $4,000. This left her feeling violated and extremely angry.
She stated, “How could they do such a thing? When no one would hire them. I gave them work and paid them fairly. Why couldn’t they treat me with the same respect?”
Later, she found out from the police that these men had long criminal records including assault. One of the men even had a warrant out for his arrest. Although this incident is truly upsetting, she is fortunate to be alive.
Honesty is something my friend expected, and they violated it. In long-term care, we often entrust strangers to provide quality care. But truly–how do we know they are honest individuals? And, how do we know they will do a good job? Hiring someone new is a gamble…that’s why people often look to an outside agency to provide quality workers, and also to take on the liability.
Most companies whether nursing facilities or home health agencies, thoroughly background screen their employees. If these dishonest men had worked in the health care field, they likely wouldn’t have been hired. At the same time, if my dear friend had checked into their background, she would have been aware of their dangerous history.
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