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People Worth Caring About

Peter Murphy Lewis

Most people overlook them. We won’t. On "People Worth Caring About," documentary producer Peter Murphy Lewis—creator of the hit series now streaming on smart TVs across the U.S.—and Jalene Carpenter, the long-term care visionary who helped build it, shine a light on the quiet heroes holding our communities together. From Nebraska, Ohio, New Mexico, and Kentucky, their stories come alive in four groundbreaking seasons—and continue here through raw, revealing conversations about dignity, trust,

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00:16:19

Navigating the Heart of Operations with Mikki Meer at...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/09/11

On this episode, we speak to Mikki Meer, Regional Vice President of Operations at Clear Choice Health Care Topics discussed include: - Mikki’s journey from being a social worker with a passion for gerontology to her dedicated career in long-term care. - Her early exposure to long-term care through her mother, an RN in nursing homes. - Making a positive impact on people’s lives, be it residents, staff, visitors or vendors. - The significance of making a difference in both individual lives and the

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00:15:14

An LTC Heroes Takeover with Peter Murphy Lewis at...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/09/05

On this episode, guest host Jalene Carpenter speaks to Peter Murphy Lewis, Vice President of Marketing at Experience Care, Podcast Host of LTC Heroes and Television Host of Aqui Te Las Traigo Peter, in the first-ever LTC Heroes takeover. Topics discussed include: - Peter’s diverse background as the founder of LTC Heroes, a docu-series host and VP of Marketing at Experience Care. - Peter’s CNA role, which deeply impacted him and prompted his passion for long-term care. - The upcoming Innovation

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00:11:23

Embracing the Chaos with Zechariah Legendary, Lion...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/08/28

On this episode, we speak to Zechariah Legendary, Nursing Home Administrator at Lion Care Services. Topics discussed include: - Zechariah's journey into long-term care, inspired by his mentors and personal experiences. - Focusing on leading by example and staying calm amid chaos. - The role of vulnerability in leadership, influenced by Zechariah's mother and grandmother. - A chance encounter that led Zechariah to pursue a career in Long-Term Care Administration. - The profound sense of

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00:14:45

Getting Involved With the FHCA Conference with Julie...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/08/21

On this episode, we speak to Julie Morris, Board of Directors Sr. Vice President at Florida Health Care Association. Topics discussed include: - Julie’s 18-year involvement in the association and her journey to becoming Senior VP. - Expanding the conference to include various disciplines that support the industry. - The importance of continuous learning and education at the conference, particularly related to clinical reimbursement and therapy services. - Influence and guidance from mentors and

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00:16:11

Being a Fair and Consistent Leader with Scott Berube...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/08/14

On this episode, we speak to Scott Berube, Nursing Home Administrator at De Luna Health and Rehabilitation Center. Topics discussed include: - Scott’s journey to long-term care – from working in the Navy to becoming a nurse after a force reduction in 1994. - His transition into long-term care and the realization of the importance of caring for residents. - The desire for career growth that led him to branch into administration. - How his attendance at the FHCA annual conference allows him to learn

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00:21:49

Embracing the Mission of Hospice with Dean Fernandez...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/08/07

On this episode, we speak to Dean Fernandez, Executive Director at At Home Hospice. Topics discussed include: - Dean’s connection and passion for hospice care, inspired by family experiences. - The focus of hospice on living, and empowering patients and families to have control over their end-of-life experience. - Touching and meaningful experiences in hospice care, including fulfilling patients’ last wishes and connecting with loved ones and pets. - The importance of effective admissions,

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00:34:29

Leading the Way Through Covid with Patrick Stapleton...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/07/31

On this episode, we speak to Patrick Stapleton, CEO at Sherrill House, an independent, not-for-profit, skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located near Boston. Topics discussed include: - The history of the Sherrill House tagline, “We’re here for you, not for profit.” - The importance of being able to work well with women in the LTC industry. - Surviving the challenges of Covid thanks to a loyal staff and strong culture. - The ways that his relationships in the community helped during

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00:35:21

A Passion for the Mission with Andrew Banoff at...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/07/24

On this episode, we speak to Andrew Banoff, President of Mozaic Senior Life (formerly Jewish Senior Services). Topics discussed include: - Andrew’s background and career path. - The differences between a hospital setting and a long-term care setting. - The importance of treating everyone in the facility as a family member. - Moving 300 seniors to a new facility and the positive outcomes that resulted. - Andrew’s book, “5200 Sundays.” - The lessons learned from some of the stories in the book. -

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00:35:17

Becoming an Effective Leader with Robin Arnicar at...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/06/20

On this episode, we speak to Robin Arnicar, Director of Infection Prevention at Erickson Senior Living and President at NADONA LTC, a professional organization dedicated exclusively to nursing and nurse leaders in the Post-Acute Care and Assisted Living professions. Topics discussed include: - The challenges post-pandemic in filling LTC nursing vacancies. - Connecting NADONA to business leaders who aren’t aware of the organization. - The leadership qualities needed in the Director of Nursing

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00:23:30

Falling in Love With Healthcare with Chad Tuttle at...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/05/22

On this episode, we speak to Chad Tuttle, SVP of Hospital and Post Acute Operations at Corewell Health, a $15 billion-a-year organization that is the largest employer in the state of Michigan with over 61,000 team members. Topics discussed include: - The importance of value transformation in healthcare. - Getting people out of the hospital faster and into a rehab facility. - The history and size of Corewell Health. - The learning curve of going from long-term care into senior management at a

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00:26:54

Dignity for Residents and Staff with Leslie Pedtke at...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/05/15

On this episode, we speak to Leslie Pedtke, Founder and Consultant at Dignity Quotient, author, and Company Owner of Trenton Village Assisted Living and Memory Care. Topics discussed include: - The elder shadowing program she implemented — where staff members live on-site for 24 hours. - The importance of honoring the residents’ choices and their dignity. - The sacrifices her staff make in order to be better at their jobs. - Examining staff journals from their time living at the facility. -

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00:24:45

The Chief Medical Officer Who Still Practices with...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/05/08

On this episode, we speak to Dr. Priti Jindal, Chief Medical Officer at Transitional Care Physicians of America, the largest post-acute care practice in Georgia. Topics discussed include: - Dr. Jindal’s journey from working in acute care to being a CMO in long-term care. - The difficulty of the learning curve when she made the transition. - A typical day as a CMO. - The importance of speaking to families with relatable language. - How to keep up with continuing education and the importance of

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00:20:52

The Role of ICFs in Long-Term Care with Jessicia...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/04/02

On this episode, we speak to Jessicia Smith, Quality Assurance Director at Santa Fe Place, an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) located in Norman, Oklahoma. Topics discussed include: - The purpose of an ICF - The history of ICFs and the stigma that surrounded them for years. - Not doing things for people, but doing things with people. - Where most patients come from in an ICF - The impact of the Olmstead Act on the history of ICFs. - The differences in ICFs from state to state in the U.S. -

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00:22:41

Leading the Florida Healthcare Association with...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/03/27

On this episode, we speak to Emmett Reed, Chief Executive Officer at Florida Health Care Association, an organization that represents 86% of Florida's nursing centers — facilities that provide skilled nursing, post-acute and sub-acute care, as well as short-term rehabilitation, assisted living and other services to the elderly and individuals with disabilities in Florida. Topics discussed include: - The impact of the new website, qualitycaredashboard.org. - The ways the organization tells the

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00:21:38

Helping Our Industry's Front-Line Heroes with Buffy...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/03/20

On this episode, we speak to Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, Chief Executive Officer at IPCWell, the top infection control consultant and disease prevention expert in the United States. Topics discussed include: - The inspiration for Buffy’s book, “BROKEN, How the Global Pandemic Uncovered a Nursing Home System in Need of Repair, and the Heroic Staff Fighting for Change.” - How she had to change some names in the book because the industry can be very punitive. - Her surprise at how the industry reacted to the

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00:27:28

Resisting the Avalanche of Homogenization with Paul...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/03/13

On this episode, we speak to Paul Smiley, Executive Director at Gilpin Hall, a non-profit organization with a long tradition of care for the elderly since 1824. Topics discussed include: - Paul’s longtime family background in long-term care. - The impact the first interaction with a nursing home can have for a lifetime. - The impact that being a Marine had on Paul’s leadership style. - How to think globally and share locally. - The way Paul would describe his leadership style. - How a good leader

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00:32:00

Building the Guide Path Program with Rebecca Adelman...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/03/06

On this episode, we speak to Rebecca Adelman, Founder/Attorney at Adelman Law Firm, a firm that has expertise in multiple areas of insurance defense litigation, professional malpractice, business and employment and healthcare law. Topics discussed include: - Rebecca’s career path that led to representing LTC providers in lawsuits and risk management. - Her development of the Guide Path certification program for senior living communities. - Development of the Guide Path survey that focuses on the

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00:30:43

Learning To Listen as a Leader with Claudia...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/02/20

On this episode, we speak to Claudia Blumenstock, Founder and CEO at Copernicus, Inc., an organization that is dedicated to strengthening the delivery of long-term care services through the development of staff relationships at all levels of an organization. Topics discussed include: - How staff looks at leadership and what leaders need to be like to be effective. - How a horrible event made Claudia self-aware and showed her that openness is critical in LTC. - How being supportive of people who

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00:25:57

The Importance of Collaboration with Ron Nunziato at...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/02/13

On this episode, we welcome Ron Nunziato, Senior Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at the Health Care Council of Illinois, a non-profit advocacy group that represents more than 300 licensed Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) in Illinois. Topics discussed include: - How he started as a provider and operator for 29 years before moving to his current position. - The lessons he learned in his time as a CEO. - The importance of leading by example in a management role. - How the Health Care Council

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00:22:28

The Challenges of LTC for Children with Jay Hayston...

People Worth Caring About ·

2023/02/06

On this episode, we speak to Jay Hayston, President & CEO at Cedarcrest Center for Children with Disabilities, a specialized medical facility and school in Keene, New Hampshire. Topics discussed include: - The mission of Cedarcrest as a home and a school for children with developmental differences. - Jay’s beginnings in LTC for people with developmental differences. - The way Cedarcrest works as a step-down facility for a transition between the hospital and home care. - Jay’s mentors and his

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