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Latest Episodes:

S1 E8 - Safe Alternatives For Everyone Committee, or “SAFE” Sep 18, 2023

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The SAFE committee was created to provide clinical support and shared responsibility to COAAA staff who are facing health and safety concerns for the consumers we serve.

This episode gives us the history of SAFE, an overview of when someone should bring a case to SAFE, and an understanding of the support and expertise offered during the meetings. Learn from Clinical Manager Sarah Hall and ADRN Division Director Linda Gillespie in this important episode.

Let me know what you think of this podcast, as well as any ideas you have for an episode. Email me at kwhite@coaaa.org!

S1 E7 - The Employee Recognition Committee, or “ERC” Sep 18, 2023

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Technically, the ERC’s goals are to support positive work morale, celebrate employee milestones, and fundraiser for the annual holiday party. But, as Tobin Shepherd and Wes Baxter share, it’s also about being fun, creative, and maybe even a little bit weird (in a good way)!

Tune into this episode for a glimpse into the wild and wonderful world of ERC.

Let me know what you think of this podcast, as well as any ideas you have for an episode. Email me at kwhite@coaaa.org!

S1 E6 - PASSPORT Aug 28, 2023

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Pretend I Know Nothing About PASSPORT

Sue Howson, Clinical Manager, shares with us the history and spirit of COAAA’s longest-standing case management program-PASSPORT. We then hear from Tobin Shepherd and Wes Baxter about their roles on the PASSPORT team as a float and an aging programs care coordinator.

Let me know what you think of this podcast, as well as any ideas you have for an episode. Email me at kwhite@coaaa.org!

S1 E5 - Looking Forward Our Way Podcast Featuring Cindy Farson Aug 28, 2023

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Cindy Farson directed the agency for 28 years and retired in March of 2022. Listen to her describe all the agency does and accomplishments from her tenure.

This episode is a thorough overview of COAAA and one that everyone should listen to.

If you didn’t know Cindy, she is one of Central Ohio’s most influential leaders in aging and just an overall great person to know.

Let me know what you think of this podcast, as well as any ideas you have for an episode. Email me at kwhite@coaaa.org!

S1 E4 - Interning at COAAA Aug 21, 2023

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Shaumane Paulk, Supervisor in PASSPORT, and Camille Peterson, Supervisor in Senior Options both started as social work interns at COAAA. While their stories, experiences, and paths to their current leadership roles differ, they both agree: COAAA is a great place to learn how to be a compassionate, competent, and confident social worker.

Let me know what you think of this podcast, as well as any ideas you have for an episode. Email me at kwhite@coaaa.org!

S1 E3 - Take Your Kids To Work Day Aug 21, 2023

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What a joy it is to hear from our next generation of leaders on this episode which features attendees of the 2023 Take Your Kids to Work Day at COAAA. This episode is made up of multiple mini interviews-some inspiring, some funny, and everything else in between, that are sure to make you smile.

Let me know what you think of this podcast, as well as any ideas you have for an episode. Email me at kwhite@coaaa.org!

S1 E2 - Senior Options Jun 19, 2023

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We learn about Senior Options with Clinical Manager Andrea See and Care Coordination Assistant Tara Hunter. We cover program funding, a typical day in the life of a senior options staff member, and discuss challenges and successes in this case management program.

Here's what you can expect from this episode:

Key 1: The importance of staff safety and dealing with the worker shortage in providing services.
Key 2: How the changing climate impacts the way people live and the need to adapt to ensure staff safety.
Key 3: The moral distress faced by case managers due to the shortage in services and the impact on client options.
Key 4: The evolving nature of the program to meet new challenges and trends, along with the grant process and the organization's relationship with the Office on Aging.
Key 5: Personal insight into the speaker's journey and the impact of their work in the Senior Options program.

Fun Fact: Ever wondered how creative non-Medicaid-bound organizations can get in supporting and caring for people? You'll be surprised at the innovative solutions shared in the episode!

Let me know what you think of this podcast, as well as any ideas you have for an episode. Email me at kwhite@coaaa.org!

S1 E1 - Welcome to Pretend I Know Nothing About Jun 19, 2023

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How do you build knowledge and community in an agency of 400? One idea is to start a podcast that interviews staff from across our agency so that we can hear and learn from one another!

This episode is hosted by friends of COAAA (and fellow podcasters) Brett and Carol, so they can put Katie White into the “guest seat” to hear about her vision of how this podcast will work.

Hosted in Katie’s office, the goal of the Pretend I Know Nothing About podcast is to learn and share all the amazing stuff we do.

Have an idea for an episode? Want to be our next guest? Email kwhite@coaaa.org.

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