Analgesic Healthcare, Inc. - Q3 Company-wide Meeting

Analgesic Healthcare, Inc. - Quarter 3 Company-wide Meeting

The foundation of any company’s success is a combination of the company’s mission, vision, beliefs, shared values, an investment in employee growth and development. Furthermore, success is also contingent upon a consistent plan of action through the unified efforts of both staff and management. This publication will serve as a recap of our Quarter 3 company wide meeting to keep you informed of Analgesic Healthcare’s current performance and future performance plans.

Analgesic Healthcare’s Vision, Mission, Beliefs, and Values

Analgesic Healthcare’s Mission is to be the leading health care provider of state-of-the-art personal rehabilitation devices, supplies, and services. We endeavor to reach prospective customers through daily contact. We will serve our existing customers with a commitment to quality and “on time” delivery and by keeping them abreast of current industry trends.

The purpose of Vision 2020 is to address the significant health care issues associated with aging, injury, and congenital disease and to build a physician network equipped to provide orthotic devices in every region of the United States.

Our Beliefs are the foundation of our success; for this reason:  

• We will continue partnering by providing electro-medical products and services.
• We are committed to educating physicians and patients about natural cost-effective solutions for injury and pain recovery.
• We will serve our customers, automate and innovate processes, and develop our employees through the our profits.
• We are committed to positively shape and enrich our country and community and therefore will continue giving back to the community.

Our Shared Values are Commitment, Respect, Dignity, Integrity, Accountability, Balance, Responsibility, Diversity, and Trust. To accomplish our mission, we incorporate theses values into every action we take.

Why AHC Strives for Accreditation

Charla Thomas, COO of Analgesic Healthcare, oversees the accreditation renewal process and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP). Although Analgesic Healthcare does not require accreditation, we acknowledge the value of attaining accreditation.

What is Accreditation?

Accreditation is a major key benchmark used to measure the quality of an organization.

Why is Accreditation Important?

Preparing for accreditation renewal will give Analgesic Healthcare the opportunity to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement and will help Analgesic Healthcare management to make critical decisions aimed at improving the effectiveness and efficiency of our business performance.  

What Will Accreditation Accomplish for Analgesic Healthcare?

By attaining accreditation, Analgesic Healthcare’s industry value will increase and position us as a provider of choice. Being a provider of choice will set us apart from other health care providers and will help us to gain the recognition and confidence of consumers.

Why Quality Improvement Program (QIP)

A QIP is an integral part of Analgesic Healthcare’s success as an industry leader because it enables us to self-assess our performance in delivering quality products and to plan for improvements.

A QIP committee (QIPC) is tasked with monitoring, tracking, reporting, and recommending corrective action plans; however, as a team, we are all responsible for QIP. While the committee recommends plans, management and staff will adopt and implement those plans. At Analgesic Healthcare, our QIP is measured by:

• Patient Satisfaction
• File Accuracy
• Patient Complaints
• Product Delivery
• Patient Record/Compliance
• Units Returns

Once measurements reach proposed standards for three consecutive quarters, the QIPC may remove and recommend a new measurement. The QIP will be revisited annually, if an issue arises, or to address staffing or management changes.

Revisiting Quarter 3

A review and evaluation of Q3 results are invaluable as we move into a new quarter. Our results in Q3 are as follows:

• Patient Satisfaction: 98% satisfaction
• File Accuracy: 99.9% accuracy
• Patient Complaints:  <1% of patient base per quarter
• Product Delivery: 99% on-time and accuracy
• Patient Record/Compliance: 99% compliance
• Units Returns: less than 5% of our new patients per quarter

Quality improvement is the key quality patient care. As we bring 2016 to a close and pivot into 2017, our CEO, Roy Edgerton, charges all staff to continue to be the Gold Standard.

Do You Have What It Takes for a Stellar Sales Career?

Do You Have What It Takes for a Career In Sales?

by Analgesic Healthcare, Inc

A career in sales can be a very rewarding, and very lucrative profession.  The top performers in the world of sales can make a great deal of money and enjoy excellent job satisfaction.  In addition to these benefits, companies large and small are always in need of great salespeople, so top performing salesmen and saleswomen can enjoy top notch job security as well as great earnings potential.

Of course a career with such a high earnings potential will also have a great deal of competition, and it is important for would be sales professionals to understand the skills possessed by the best performers in the field.  While every top notch sales professional will have taken a different path to the top, there are some skills that top sales pros have in common.

Be a People Person

Perhaps the most important quality shared by top sales professionals is an outgoing and engaging personality.  Many top salespeople seem to have a natural ability to put others at ease, and this skill can help them succeed in the highly competitive world of sales.

Great salespeople also have a natural empathy, and an ability to see things from their customer’s point of view.  The ability to see things from the customer’s perspective allows the top sales performers to anticipate customer needs and respond to any concerns quickly.

Be a Quick Study

It is not unusual for top salespeople to move from job to job, and even industry to industry, during the course of their careers.  The ability to quickly learn all there is to know about the product line at each company they work for is one of the factors that separate the top performers from all the rest.

Knowing the product line is an essential part of sales success in any industry, and the top performers in the field understand the importance of being able to answer customer inquiries quickly and accurately.  They take the time to study the product line, not only prices but specifications and benefits as well.

Learning about the product line also helps those top performers answer the “what’s in it for me” question.  Being able to answer this question is an essential part of sales success, and pointing out the benefits to the customer is a great way to gain sales and garner lifelong sales relationships.

Network Your Way to Success

Networking is an essential part of any job, but it can be a particularly valuable tool when it comes to sales.  Many of the best sales professionals learned this skill early, and they take every opportunity to meet with others in the industry as well as colleagues and executives throughout a variety of different companies.

There are many ways to network, and every sales professional will have his or her own favorite way to meet others and learn what they have to offer.  For some industry trade shows will be a great place to network, while others may find that a relaxing turn on the golf course is a great way to meet busy business executives.  No matter what the venue, however, the ability to effortlessly network is one of the most critical skills in the world of sales.

The world of sales can be a demanding one, but the potential rewards are well worth the effort expended.  Sales can be a very lucrative and satisfying profession for those with the drive and dedication to make it work.  The first step toward a stellar sales career is to take an inventory of your skills and determine whether or not your personality is a good match for a career in sales.

About Analgesic Healthcare, Inc

Analgesic Healthcare, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, leads the way in serving the needs of more than 60,000 patients across the United States from more than 2,000 clinics and doctors' offices.

Since 1978, Analgesic Healthcare has worked to deliver the highest level of customer care and service. As a leader in the HME field, AHC is uniquely positioned to provide complete therapy, service, and support.

http://www.AnalgesicHealthcare.com

Five Signs of a Weak Core by Analgesic Healthcare

Five Signs of a Weak Core 

by Analgesic Healthcare

The core is one of the most important parts of the body. Consisting of the muscles of the hips, stomach, and low-to-mid back, the core is heavily involved in many basic body movements, including bending over, twisting, walking, and running. As such, having a healthy core is vital. Unfortunately, since (unlike many other muscle groups) most of the core is hidden beneath the surface of the skin, it can be easy to overlook. Unsurprisingly, many people have weak cores. Here are the five major signs of a poorly developed core.

1. Not being able to hold a plank. 

A plank is a simple exercise which can also function as a test for core weakness. In a plank, a person assumes a starting push-up position, then holds their body up parallel to the ground with their weight resting on their elbows and toes. This position places significant stress on the core; if a person can't hold a plank for at least 30 seconds without their hips sagging, their core probably needs some work.

2. Back pain.

The muscles of the abdomen and back serve to hold the spine in place. For example, the core is critical to maintaining the forward curve naturally found in the lower spine. If these muscles are inadequate to the task, back pain is almost inevitable. A weak core will place significant pressure on the spine, stressing the vertebrae and discs. Eventually, pain in the surrounding tissue will result.

3. Bad posture. 

Good posture isn't merely a matter of willpower or self-discipline. Strong core muscles are needed to be able to hold the body in a healthy position (either sitting or standing) for any significant length of time. In particular, the muscles of the lower back and hips serve to stabilize the spine, allowing the body to assume a balanced, neutral position. That's why a slumped over posture (which can itself cause pain) is so common among people with weak core muscles.

4. Bad balance. 

Balance is not an innate skill, but rather an ability that depends heavily on the core muscles. Since the core is located in the trunk of the body, it is critically involved in keeping a person upright as they turn, twist, or make abrupt movements. Of course, most people have no idea as to whether or not they have good balance. One good, simple test is to balance on one leg, eyes closed, for as long as possible. If a 15 second threshold can't be reached in this position, the core is probably too weak.

5. Not being able to hold a 'hollowing' position.

Hollowing functions as a simple test for core weakness. It is performed by taking in a deep breath, and then, on exhalation, pulling in the stomach towards the spine as far as it will go. This position should be held for as long as possible -- if a length of ten seconds cannot be reached, the core muscles are likely not strong enough. As with the plank, hollowing serves as both a test for core muscles, and a way to strengthen them.

A deficient, weak core is a problem, but not one without a solution. There are many basic exercises that specifically target the core, so increasing core strength is well within almost anyone's reach. Those who have reason to think their core is weak should definitely try to improve it.

About Analgesic Healthcare:

Analgesic Healthcare, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, leads the way in serving the needs of more than 60,000 patients across the United States from more than 2,000 clinics and doctors' offices.

Since 1978, Analgesic Healthcare has worked to deliver the highest level of customer care and service. As a leader in the HME field, AHC is uniquely positioned to provide complete therapy, service, and support.

http://www.AnalgesicHealthcare.com

Career Advice & Tips by Analgesic Healthcare

Career Advice: Starting on a New Career Path

If you don’t like your current career, who said you have to continue with it? It's your life and you can choose at any time to divert down a different career path. The key, however, is to make the change seamlessly without disrupting your lifestyle too much. Keep the following tips in mind as you embark on your journey toward a brand new career.

When in a tough economy, it is best to hold onto the job you have until you have a new one. If you absolutely hate your current job, let the exciting thoughts of your upcoming opportunities keep you happy and motivated as you continue working for the time being. If your current job offers training or tuition payments so that you can go back to school, it could actually help propel you toward your new career. In any case, you should have at least six months’ worth of expenses saved up if you were to ever go jobless in pursuit of a new career, and even then that is a risky course of action.

Create Two Lists

To get on the path to choosing a new career, start by composing two lists. One list should be your current skill set -- for instance, "good with numbers" or "love to help people." List as many attributes as possible. In the next column, start brainstorming all of the careers that would be perfect for someone with each of those skills. Before long you’ll have a long list of new career choices to consider. You may even find that some of those career choices overlap for two or more of the skills that you listed, so start with those.

Talk to People in Those Jobs

One of the best ways to decide if a career is right for you is to talk to someone who already works in that field. If you have a friend who has a job in one of the careers you’re considering, ask her what she thinks of the work, if she likes it and if she has any suggestions for you. Take notes.

Research BLS

It's best to research the prospects for the new careers you are considering before you invest money or time into the pursuit of a job in that field. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) will provide you with detailed information about each career, including future projections on the demand for workers in each field of work.

Getting started on a new career path is a little scary and a bit intimidating at first, but if you manage to make a successful transition it can be very rewarding.

Resources:

bls.gov (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

by Analgesic Healthcare, Inc

Analgesic Healthcare, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, leads the way in serving the needs of more than 60,000 patients across the United States from more than 2,000 clinics and doctors' offices.

Since 1978, Analgesic Healthcare has worked to deliver the highest level of customer care and service. As a leader in the HME field, AHC is uniquely positioned to provide complete therapy, service, and support.

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Four Unknown Facts about Whiplash by Analgesic Healthcare

Whiplash is a word used to describe an injury where the neck is severely jostled from one side to another, similar in motion to cracking a bullwhip. Whiplash is most commonly associated with car accidents, but whiplash can also be the result of a sudden work or sports injury.

Whiplash is a sudden and moderate-to-severe strain that affects the bones, discs, muscles, nerves and tendons in the neck. Whiplash injuries result in immediate pain, but symptoms can also be delayed taking hours or days to become obvious, delaying its diagnosis. Here are a few facts that dispel the myths surrounding this common health injury known as whiplash.

1) Whiplash Can Happen in Less than One Second 

In an automobile accident, or similar collision, your body goes through a fleeting acceleration and deceleration which occurs in less than one second. During impact your neck is forced into an unnatural S curve. The force of a collision briefly pushes your torso forward and your chin down, twisting the cervical spine into an unnatural S shape.

2) Collisions Occurring at Less than 5 MPH Can Result in Whiplash 
 
Studies show that it doesn't matter if this collision occurs on the football field, hockey rink, on a flight of stairs or while traveling in a car, bus or train.  According to an article in European Spine Journal, researchers conducting a low speed, rear-collision study at just 2.5 mph concluded that 29 percent of people developed symptoms of whiplash. The speed of impact is in no way related to the degree of injury your body can sustain in an accident.

3) Signs or Symptoms of Whiplash May Take Days to Present after an Accident 

After an accident whiplash symptoms can take days and even months to occur. While neck and shoulder pain is quite common, other side effects may include swelling neck muscles, muscle spasms, headaches, numbness or tingling in your arms, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea and difficulty swallowing.

4) Staying Active Alleviates Whiplash Symptoms 
 
It may sound counter-intuitive, but unless the condition is so serious that it requires complete immobilization, it is important to maintain some sort of daily activity for the best long term results. Chiropractors recommend that patients remain cautious but continue their daily activities. Exercises and stretching movements are often prescribed.
 
With chiropractic care, relief from whiplash pain can be obtained using spinal manipulation or soft tissue rehabilitation. Minimizing permanent disability by stimulating the soft tissues through a combination of therapies is the best strategy. Some therapies a chiropractor may use include electro-stimulation, trigger point therapy, massage therapy and exercise rehabilitation.

Nearly 1 million people every year suffer from whiplash injuries and 10 percent suffer chronic pain as a result. There is no need to suffer in silence, when chiropractics can help you continue living a healthy and active life.

by Analgesic Healthcare, Inc
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Analgesic Healthcare, Inc. Reaches Out Through the American Red Cross to Aid in the Wake of the Devastating Earthquake in Nepal

JULY 27, 2015

After hearing about the Nepal earthquake and the story of so many displaced and hurting people, Analgesic Healthcare, Inc. thought it only appropriate to help those who have suffered so much from this disaster. AHC reached out to The American Red Cross to give a contribution to help in their effort providing aid to those affected by this terrible tragedy. The American Red Cross is an organization which has an unprecedented and incredible history of coming to the aid of those in need for over 134 years.

“We are so grateful for the generosity of Analgesic Healthcare and their team,” said Linda Jorge Carbone, CEO of the American Red Cross Central Florida Region and the Tampa Bay Chapter. “Support of businesses like Analgesic Healthcare enables the Red Cross to provide help and hope to the people of Nepal who have suffered so much.”

During a company-wide key note address on June 19th, Major Gifts Officer for The American Red Cross of the Central Florida Region Tampa Bay Chapter, Suzanne Holmes, acknowledged AHC’s effort.

“We feel that corporate social responsibility is essential within our organization. In this spirit we could not stand idle. It is simply within the core culture of the company and its people. Suzanne Holmes and people such as herself are greatly needed in the community. The support and coordination of her team is greatly appreciated, and we thank them for all they do to support those in need,” said Analgesic Healthcare’s CEO, Roy Edgerton.

About Nepal Earthquake:

On April 25th, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated Nepal. The earthquake and aftershocks have taken the lives of more than 9,000 people and injured more than 23,000. Also, this has left more than 800,000 homes destroyed or damaged. As many as 8 million people – nearly 1/3 of the country’s population – have been affected. Long-term aid will be needed for years to come.

About The American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission.

For more information, please visit RedCross.org or visit them on Twitter at @RedCross.

About Analgesic Healthcare, Inc:

Analgesic Healthcare, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, leads the way in serving the needs of more than 60,000 patients across the United States from more than 2,000 clinics and doctors' offices.
Since 1978, Analgesic Healthcare has worked to deliver the highest level of customer care and service. As a leader in the HME field, AHC is uniquely positioned to provide complete therapy, service, and support.

Website: AnalgesicHealthcare.com