Thursday, October 25, 2012

At Your Service with Customer Service Training

 
There are many positive occurrences in healthcare that go unnoticed yet everyone always  hears about the negative experiences.   When we focus on finding the good, we will find it.  When we find it, acknowledge it and it will spread.

Shortly after an "Undercover Patient Assessment" followed by customer service training for the healthcare professional, I begin hearing those stories about the good things that are happening.  With training, employees and physicians are made aware of how things look through the patient's eyes.  They also become more aware of ways to set the stage for a positive working environment.

"Atta Girls and Atta Boys" are free to pass along and the benefits are great.  



"Training Wheels in Heels©~ "at your service & at your door"  
Why send your staff away to a seminar when you can receive customized training programs based on your particular needs.  Everyone hears the same message, no travel reimbursement, no worries.  Denise specializes in Customer Service, Compassion, Communication, Team Building,  Polished Image, Attitude and more.

Denise Price Thomas
denisepricethomas@gmail.com
704-747-8699
www.denisepricethomas.com






Client list includes: 
  • Southeastern Interventional Nephrology Conference
  • Christian Women's Job Corps Banquet
  • NCHFMA Conference ~ Keynote
  • Allergy Partners of the Piedmont
  • The Joint Commission, Chicago
  • The Joint Commission Ambulatory Surgery Conference
  • AK-MGMA Conference, Anchorage, Alaska
  • Christian Women's Job Corps Class 
  • First United Methodist Church Ladies Tea, Mt Holly
  • Gaston Foot & Ankle
  • Baptist Hospital Leadership Conference, Pensacola, Florida
  • Earth Angel's Power of Pink Event for Breast Cancer Survivors
  • Clover Rotary
  • American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
  • Professional Women's Association
  • Relay for Life
  • Clover LIFT ~ Ladies Event
  • MEDAC ~ Wilmington, NC
  • Methodist Counseling and Consultation Services
  • Gaston Radiology
  • Cancer Services
  • Hospice
  • Calvary Baptist Ladies Event
  • Gaston Home Grown 
  • Emcee ~ Purse Power Event for Rachel's Challenge
  • Dallas Women's Club Garden Tea Party
  • Clover Chamber of Commerce
  • First United Methodist
  • Cancer Services of Gaston County
  • Case Workers and Managers Event
  • Grand Strand Community Church Ladies Tea
  • Myers Memorial Methodist
  • Bisque Imports ~ Keynote
  • Dermatology Group of the Carolinas
  • First Presbyterian Women
  • SC Oncology Conference
  • Grace Community Church, Ft Mill, SC
  • First Baptist Church Ladies Tea, Mt Holly, NC
  • Parkwood Church XYZ Club
  • NC Oncology Conference
  • Chapel Grove Ladies Event
  • Gaston County Schools
  • Boone Ophthalmology Group
  • Gaston Women's Expo
  • Carmel OB-GYN, Charlotte
  • McMahan Financial Group Ladies Event
  • CaroMont Rehab & Sports Medicine
  • Grace Baptist Ladies Event
  • Holy Trinity Lutheran 
  • Family Counsel Support Group Courtland Terrace
  • Cramer Memorial 
  • First ARP
  • Lutheran Chapel
  • First Presbyterian 
  • Crisis Pregnancy Center
  • First Freewill Baptist Church
  • Grace Community Church
  • and more

Clients right around the corner: 


  • Western Carolina Medical Society Physicians & Administrators Conference
  • Good Shepherd Church, Charlotte, NC
  • Morning Glories, Dallas, NC
  • Cypress of Charlotte
  • EMS Management ~ EMSpire Conference



Contact Denise Price Thomas ~ to schedule training for your facility or a motivational speaker / entertainer for your event.    Certified in Healthcare Management, Denise has 34 + years experience in healthcare, retiring as the administrator of a surgical practice in 2009.  She is "Home Grown & Nationally Known" traveling the US sharing stories from both sides of healthcare, inspiring others to "make a difference" right where they are. 


Training Heels on Wheels© ~ At YOUR Service for YOUR Customer Service needs  


Denise Price Thomas

denisepricethomas@gmail.com
704-747-8699
www.denisepricethomas.com

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Interview by Mary Pat Whaley ~ Manage My Practice

I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Mary Pat Whaley ~ Manage My Practice.  Mary Pat keeps us up to date on the latest and greatest tools for physician practices.  Interview:    http://bit.ly/Q2FN82 

Monday, August 6, 2012

The MEDAC Team

What a privilege it was to customize and present a program for MEDAC Urgent Care Physicians and Staff in Wilmington, NC.  It is obvious their success is built by such a caring and compassionate team.  

A few comments: 
"You are a great example for all of us."   
"Thank you so much for your time, effort and all the informative life lessons you've provided. I enjoyed each moment!"
"This was wonderful!"  
"I wasn't wanting to attend another meeting but you have made my day!  It was great! Thank you so much!" 
"You are such a delightful person who makes a huge difference in people's lives"
"I wish I had the opportunity to work with or just be around you"  


To schedule "TRAINING WHEELS IN HEELS" for your facility: 
EMAIL:      denisepricethomas@gmail.com
PHONE:     704-747-8699
WEBSITE: http://www.denisepricethomas.com 

Friday, July 20, 2012

Training Wheels in Heels Rides Again ~

Training Wheels in Heels heads to Wilmington ~ Denise Price Thomas has been invited to present a program for physicians and staff for MEDAC Urgent Care Facilities.   

Denise spoke for the Kiser Center this week, what a fun time! 

Also, she was the speaker for LIFT (Ladies in Fellowship Together) a sold out event!  Her presentation:  "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, WHO AM I After All?" and a fun night and "uplifting" event it was! 

To schedule your event: 
denisepricethomas@gmail.com
704-747-8699
www.denisepricethomas.com


Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Whine or Shine

"Whine or Shine" ~ It's OUR choice.  I bet you know someone that will FIND something to whine about even on a bright and sunny day.  Those kind of people will rob the joy from OUR lives....however, we must first give them our permission.  I have a choice....I can whine or I can shine.   I've noticed that when I whine, I attract more "Whine Ohs" and when I shine.....I "Shine On".  


"Training Wheels in Heels" will be "Shining" tomorrow ~ providing information, laughter and inspiration that will "Shine On"


It's YOUR day ~ have it YOUR WAY ~ 


To schedule Denise (or "Gladys Friday") to speak for your conference, provide training programs to your staff / healthcare professionals, women's retreat or to inquire about customized training programs, call or email: 


denisepricethomas@gmail.com
704-747-8699
For more information: 
www.denisepricethomas.com


Tuesday, July 10, 2012

HOME ~ A Poem Dedicated to my Mother who suffers from Alzheimer's


                       ~ Home ~

She looks at me with her soft blue eyes
It seems as if she is asking me why

I'm unsure of the place in her mind she is in
She's uncertain of how her day has been

Wherever she is, I pretend to be there
So I play right along and she knows I care

She smiles with grandchildren and the great grands
She thinks everything’s “new” over and over again

Like a wave in the ocean, fading out to the sea
Sometimes coming closer, sometimes farther from me

The Mother that held me tightly in her arms
Today I must protect her from all harm

I watch her as she walks back into her room
Making sure she gets there, I cannot assume

I know I will miss her when He takes her home some day
But thankful for the opportunity that I was given to say

"Thank you Mother for yours and Daddy's love
And for making sure I knew about Our Father up above"

The greatest gifts that parents can possibly give
Are to teach and to show their children the Christian way to live

I am so blessed to have the years that I've had
"I sure picked the bestest!" I would always say to Dad

She's packing up her things again, she's going back home
It's HER Mother she wants, so she begins to roam

The home she is longing for is that heavenly one
To be with her loved ones, God, The Father & The Son

In honor of Louise N. Price ~ My Mother who has Alzheimer’s
Written by: Denise Price Thomas   
©

I am so thankful for our loving family, friends and her many caregivers.  
These are very special people with a true compassion for others. 
God Bless You All.

Denise Price Thomas


Friday, June 1, 2012

Anti - Bullying & Domestic Violence Awareness

In May, I was privileged to be the Emcee for two very special events.  The first was Purse Power ~ where celebrity purses were silently auctioned and designer purses were raffled.  Over $5000.00 was raised to bring "Rachel's Challenge" to our schools.  If you haven't viewed the video for "Rachel's Challenge" I would encourage you to do so.  She was the first victim in the Columbine shooting.   Kids especially need to know that we are there and that we care.  It is a difficult subject however having had a bully for 2 years in school, I have been there.  I find that it is always easier to relate to others that have been right where you are.  Please learn the signs, be there and show you care.  


Which brings me to the other special event where I was honored to be the Emcee.  "Home Grown" ~ featuring local farmers raising local foods being used by local chefs.  What a winner!  This event raised over $20,000.00 with all proceeds going to "The Shelter" ~ raising awareness for domestic violence.  Did you know that one in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime?  I was one.  Prevention and education about domestic violence needs to start early because girls and young women between the ages of 16 and 24 experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence.  73% of domestic violence incidents go unreported.  Please be there and show you care.  Know the signs of domestic violence.  Don't be afraid to be a friend.  


Also in May, it was such a pleasure to be the director of a beautiful wedding, the uniting of a gorgeous bride and her handsome groom.  How exciting it is to see life through the eyes of a new bride and groom.  A brand new beginning.....faces that glow with each smile.  Excitement was in the air as two wonderful people began their life together as one.   During the prayer, I couldn't help but notice that the birds had even joined in the happiness.  When we open our eyes, our ears and our hearts....we can then experience the love all around us and those who need us.   


Wherever you are....be there and show you care.  Don't be afraid ~ be a friend.  


In Joy, 
Denise