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Many facilities have policies against tipping and it makes sense. There are many people involved in taking care of our family members and in tipping we might unintentionally overlook someone. Most facilities do allow group gifts such as you suggested.
I always want to do something, but it is difficult. What I have been doing, is sending the staff that I work with the most homemade fudge with a nice card. They seem thrilled, but, I fee like the other staff members should be remembered too. I don't think cash is a good idea.
This year, I'm thinking about doing something a little different. Maybe, sending some food for the day shift and then for the night shift. It's difficult to figure it out. This facility is located in a rural community and there aren't many delivery places, so, I'll have to take it myself.
I think anything edible would be greatly appreciated from a big box of donuts to fruit and nuts. Thank way it can sit on the desk at the nurses station and everyone will help themselves. If there is just one person you wish to recognize a nice plant would be appropriate.
Speaking as a HCP we get tons of sweets,, and I can tell you a fruit basket is always a hit... less guilt when you are already overeating around the holidays.. or if you have some cash.. a meat and cheese platter!
Most healthcare facilities prohibit individual gifts of any type. So a food gift for the whole staff is always a great idea! If you do give a food gift, I would suggest it be a commercially made product and the reason is this. Staff are often hesitant to eat homemade gifts. One food gift that was always a big hit with our ER crew was popcorn. Each shift received a big tin that had cheddar, carmel corn, and regular popcorn in it. It didn't have to be refrigerated(that's important) and it was quick, staff could just rush in and grab a cupful. Be sure you get a high quality product as some of the cheap ones aren't very good. Whatever you decide to do, don't forget the night shift. It always seemed like if a food gift was given, by the time night shift came on all that was left were crumbs. Or, it was an item that needed refrigerated and it had been left out all day. I guarantee you your gift will be enjoyed and your thoughtfulness appreciated!
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Food is always appreciated. A big basket of muffins with a lovely thank you card is enough.
This year, I'm thinking about doing something a little different. Maybe, sending some food for the day shift and then for the night shift. It's difficult to figure it out. This facility is located in a rural community and there aren't many delivery places, so, I'll have to take it myself.
If you do give a food gift, I would suggest it be a commercially made product and the reason is this. Staff are often hesitant to eat homemade gifts. One food gift that was always a big hit with our ER crew was popcorn. Each shift received a big tin that had cheddar, carmel corn, and regular popcorn in it. It didn't have to be refrigerated(that's important) and it was quick, staff could just rush in and grab a cupful. Be sure you get a high quality product as some of the cheap ones aren't very good.
Whatever you decide to do, don't forget the night shift. It always seemed like if a food gift was given, by the time night shift came on all that was left were crumbs. Or, it was an item that needed refrigerated and it had been left out all day.
I guarantee you your gift will be enjoyed and your thoughtfulness appreciated!