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Holiday Traditions - Bygones of Olden Days?
Why Change May
Be Good for Us All
By Ralph E. Jordan, Founder & CEO
I read an article in the most recent issue of Spirit Magazine (Southwest Airlines) which was written by Actor Carey Grant's daughter, Jennifer. In memoir-style, she gave a delightful account of the Grant family holiday traditions and her concept of family. One of the themes of the article is that family dynamics change over the years due to loss of loved ones, divorce, remarriages, and children. This is certainly true for all families. There's an amusing account in the article of how Grant's daughter transformed the traditional Thanksgiving meal in her family from turkey to Peking Duck as the main course when her stepmother joined the family and wanted to cook something special for the then-12-year-old Jennifer. And that tradition stuck all these years.
As we are now in full force of the holiday season (witnessed by all the commercialism and a certain favorable mood for social gatherings)... we can see that some things remain evermore standing traditions and others are changing. Sending Christmas cards is one tradition being gradually replaced by E-cards. Santa's gifts now come from online ordering, delivered on a brown truck instead of a sleigh. Some families have their holiday meals prepared and picked up at Honey Baked Ham instead of hours of cooking in the oven. And the guest list for family holidays more likely is expanded to include friends, not just blood relatives.
Change is good, but it's sometimes hard because we are creatures of habit who take comfort in a certain sameness. Not only is this true within the family structure, but also in business and our work life. I digress to the point of this editorial...
Things are changing in perfusion and the ways hospitals are managed. These changes are part of a natural evolution... partly in response to regulatory tightening, partly in response to economics, technology, and changing demographics of patients. In our work, we succeed only when we are fully attuned to the external forces that drive the methods and tools we use to be effective. In 2011, Trident Health Resources, Inc. has modified it processes in response to:
* Perfusionist job applicants are fewer in number with a greater percentage of entry level candidates,
* The demand for highly technical reporting and clinical informatics is on the rise.
* Return on investment of contracted services is increasingly important to hospital administrators.
* The desire for customized services remains strong and gives an edge to companies like Trident. 23 years of continuous service has helped us meet these demands.
In next month's issue of Trident's newsletter, The Heartbeat, we'll announce some of the new year plans we see ahead....
Meanwhile, I wish you all peace and joy as you celebrate the season - be it within the traditions you know and love, or in new fun ways!
Happy Holidays!
Ralph
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Trident is expanding its base of business via mergers & acquisitions. We are growing and on the move.
This is an excellent opportunity to create a legacy and enjoy the benefits of a well run and respected company. Principals only. Confidential inquiries encouraged.
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