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I just looked at my last post and realized it’s been too long between posts, and I still have not updated the download files area. Actually I have not created it because I was going to setup a link to have ask for it and have it sent automatically to your email. The good news is that it’s only because I’ve been working hard to provide you with something valuable, the bad news is that I feel like I have so much to share that I’m not sure where to start.

So, why not with today. At our Environment of Care Committee meeting, also call Safety Committee in the past, one from our quality department noted that I seemed to be having fun with the meeting. I asked if that was ok and was greeted with a resounding absolutely. I asked if there was a motion and quickly there was a motion and several seconds. Well, we now have an agenda item for fun at each meeting.

So other than that fun today, I have been busy re-adjusting job routines. Yes once again things change and my staff are such gems that they understand and work together. Times are tough everywhere but we have a mission to clean for health, and looks so teamwork rises to the challenge and we adjust. So, until I get a little more situated here on this site let me leave you with this thought:

There are three types of people in the world

Those that make things happen, those that watch things happen, and those who ask what happened?

What type are you?

With over 27 years in Healthcare Environmental Services (ES), I lead with a belief that attitude drives outcomes. As a Regional Director at MultiCare Health System, I oversee multi-site ES operations with a focus on people-first leadership, infection control, and operational excellence. I champion a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) not as a slogan, but as a leadership principle. I believe positivity is contagious, and as a leader, I set the tone. Through consistent, uplifting communication, I create environments where ES teams feel empowered to be helpful, proactive, and proud of their impact. For me, development is a choice, and I invest in training, huddles, and coaching that energize teams, helping them thrive in their current roles and grow toward what’s next. My approach to high standards isn't theoretical, it's practical. Just like we notice when a hotel room is clean and fresh, patients and families immediately sense a space that’s been cared for. Through standardized protocols, team accountability, and a shared mission, I help create clean, safe, and healing environments that directly enhance patient experience and staff well-being. It's a privilege to lead teams that play such a vital role in the patient journey, and to help elevate the perception and performance of ES professionals across our system.

What do you think?