work frustration

[Mr. Bloom]

Sorry to chime in late...my perspective is as a consumer of services (my parents are in Assisted Living)...and oh boy, am I frustrated with the facility today...but that's another story...

I encourage you to outline your own thoughts in writing (for your own purposes...to get organized) and speak with the administrator with a constructive attitude

It sounds to me like he/she is taking a "do this or do nothing" approach. If so, it might be best to do nothing for now (but, by this point, I would personally consider documenting your rationale/reservations in writing).

AND, don't focus on the marble countertops, etc...there's nothing you can do about it and it will only make you mad.

Personally, I'm encouraged that you are expressing your reservation about this. My guess is that the administrator is viewing the therapy as a commodity and not a skill...something that they can bill with no consideration for quality of service. But, on a contract basis, I presume that they're not "spending money" since the cost is variable and a pass through to the patient (or their payor)...so I view their reservation as irrational.

[solobiker]

Mr. Silver thanks for your reply, and yes therapy is often thought of as a money maker with no real concern for the skills involoved. ( not trying to be errogant). I have been doing this for close to 14 years and it seems to be getting worse and with poorer quality of care. I get frustrated with myself because in a way I am supporting this industry as I continue to work in it. However, I truely enjoy working with the geriatric population and feel that I can at least do my best to make their stay in a nursing home a little better.

[Mr. Bloom]

I get frustrated with myself because in a way I am supporting this industry as I continue to work in it. However, I truely enjoy working with the geriatric population and feel that I can at least do my best to make their stay in a nursing home a little better.

Don't get frustrated with yourself! You are not the problem...if you enjoy reaching out to geriatric patients AND do your best to make their life better, then YOU are part of the SOLUTION.

Don't let a corporate bureacracy take that away from you. Don't put someone else's shortcomings on your back. You keep doing what you do well!