Advocating For Healthcare Leaders – with Karen Northover, NHA, MSSL, CMDPP

The Let's Get Comfy Podcast

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Karen Northover, a trailblazing healthcare administrator renowned for her transformative impact on the Florida chapter of the American College of Healthcare Administrators. Discover the remarkable journey from just three members to an astounding 385, and gain insider knowledge on evaluating skilled nursing facilities with practical tips like weekend visits and the importance of survey binders. Karen also lets us into her world beyond healthcare, sharing her passionate pursuits of historical travel and the therapeutic art of crafting miniature dollhouses.
We address some of the most pressing challenges faced by healthcare administrators today, especially in Florida where the shortage of AIT programs and preceptors has reached critical levels post-pandemic. Learn why mentorship is vital for the next generation of leaders in navigating this complex landscape and how Comfort Measures Consulting is stepping up to support caregivers. Karen shares her firsthand insights into effective team building, highlighting the power of inclusivity, identifying individual strengths, and the delicate balance between corporate expectations and genuine patient care.
Lastly, Karen provides invaluable guidance for selecting the right healthcare facilities for loved ones, emphasizing the importance of weekend visits and speaking with housekeepers for authentic insights. We explore how to effectively use resources like Florida Finder and the potential of innovative approaches such as gene testing for personalized medical treatments. Healthcare accessibility in the U.S. poses significant challenges, and Karen discusses the disparity compared to other countries while offering practical advice on utilizing community resources to ease the burden on caregivers. Tune in for an episode brimming with professional expertise and personal inspiration.

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1. Establishing and Growing ACHCA in Florida (00:00:00)

2. Challenges in Healthcare Administration (00:12:39)

3. Effective Team Building in Healthcare (00:23:38)

4. Insider Tips for Healthcare Facility Selection (00:30:16)

5. Healthcare Advocacy and Challenges in Aging (00:39:18)