Introduction

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About This Writer

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First Step, Trial Run

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Paradoxical Problem

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Staff Behavior

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The Solution

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You Will Comply!

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Consider Analogy

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Team Alliance

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Inpatient Affects

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Data Reliability

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Lack of Contact

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Temporary Help

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Community Interest

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Professional Feedback

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As we prospect the delivery of mental health services, there are many changes on the horizon. Performance improvement (PI) is rapidly gaining the focal point to clarify the functions, elements, variables, and indicators which are necessary for this task.

Since much of this information and concepts are not easily understood, PI Newsletters’ mission will be to distribute news worthy research to interested individuals. The PI Newsletter (PIN), endeavors to contribute a variety of tools in the form of education, encouragement, strategy, and feedback. “If a person wants to build a house, they need to have access to the planning and designing materials to get the job done.” With PIN, we hope to provide a rich assortment of highly effective tools for the motivated builder. WELCOME!

Before my first hospitalization, I was a self-employed government sub-contractor, a key supplier for Hughes Aircraft. I built and designed parts for the medical, electronic and aerospace companies. My company produced parts on CNC machines along with automatic screw machines. I designed and engineered parts to resolve my customers’ problems. I was certified per MIL-I-45208A (Military) and familiar with ISO-9000 family standards.

I owned a job shop, and a ranch in south Corona in which I enjoyed improving and building the structures myself. I learned how to operate heavy equipment, the loaders and dozers. I loved to learn and try new things. I owned a western wear store in Norco and other properties. I had a nice home, and drove nice cars. I owned a $30,000 Eliminator pickle-fork speedboat when Cadillac Sevilles’ were selling for $14,000. I achieved this before 30 years of age. I was the poor kid that went through foster homes, beaten and abused from my dad (too ugly to restate here) but determined to make a better life for myself. I did that! I was able to do this because I believed that people were basically good, and cared for each other. I looked at the better side of life and took responsibility for myself once I was old enough to get away with it. Cont Next Page….