Slusher Consulting

01/20/2026

Caregiving requires more than just physical support; it requires emotional intelligence.

We are seeing a rise in mental health challenges within the home care setting. Whether these issues are out in the open or underlying, they cannot be ignored.

It is vital that our caregivers are trained to:
✅ Identify underlying mental health needs.
✅ Understand the "why" behind agitation.
✅ De-escalate tense situations with clients or family members.

When we empower caregivers with these skills, we create a safer, more compassionate environment for everyone involved.

Knowledge is the best tool in a caregiver's kit. Watch the full video for more info on how we’re elevating care standards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yad7oaY7EHU

01/14/2026

Home care happens behind closed doors, in environments we can’t always control. But "part of the job" should never mean "putting your safety at risk."

Most workplace safety training is designed for hospitals or offices, not someone’s living room. I’m highlighting the unique warning signs our caregivers face in the field and how we, as leaders, can better protect them.

From Texas law compliance to building a "Safety-First" culture, we owe it to our teams to have their backs.

📺 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/Yad7oaY7EHU?si=o6Mvsk-4SHVAojDn

Don't wait for an incident to happen. Let’s get proactive.

01/06/2026

Is your agency running you, or are you running your agency?

Most home-care leaders feel stuck in reactive mode... putting out fires instead of building for the future. I want to help you change that.

I’ve developed a Practical Home-Care Annual Planning Framework designed to help you shift from reactive to proactive. In my latest blog, I dive into the 5 Pillars of a high-performing agency:
✅ Compliance
✅ Staffing
✅ Finances
✅ Quality
✅ Leadership Capacity

Start 2026 with clearer priorities and a plan that actually supports your team.

🚨 DEADLINE ALERT: Registration for our Full-Day Live QAPI for PAS Workshop in Houston is almost full! Don't miss your chance to master compliance and quality systems in person. Registration closes January 10th!

Register for the Houston workshop here: https://slusherconsulting-courses.thinkific.com/collections

12/29/2025

2026 is YOUR year!

As the holiday rhythm sets in and the year winds down, it’s natural to look for ways to thank your team and set your agency up for success. While gift baskets are nice, there is one gift that is far more meaningful: A clear, intentional plan for the year ahead.

This season of reflection is the perfect window to step back from the "week-to-week scramble" and look at what’s truly working, what’s draining your team, and how you can make 2026 your smoothest year yet.

I’ve developed a Practical Home-Care Annual Planning Framework to help you shift from reactive to proactive. In my latest blog, I walk you through the five pillars essential for a high-performing agency:

✅ Compliance – Staying ahead of regulations. ✅ Staffing – Building a sustainable team culture. ✅ Finances – Moving from survival to growth. ✅ Quality – Elevating the care your clients receive. ✅ Leadership Capacity – Investing in yourself and your leaders.

Start the new year with clearer priorities, stronger systems, and a plan that actually supports your team.

DON'T MISS OUT: Ready to dive deeper into compliance and quality? Join us for our Full-Day Live QAPI for PAS Workshop!
📍 Location: Houston Area
🗓️ Date: January 14, 2026
🔗 Register HERE: https://slusherconsulting-courses.thinkific.com/collections

12/25/2025

From our Slusher Consulting family to yours, wishing you a season filled with warmth and joy.

12/23/2025

HOUSTON AREA PAS Agencies... We'll see you on January 14th in person! Register today at https://bit.ly/4iOpy0e.

We're hosting a LIVE full-day QAPI for PAS Workshop on January 14, 2026, from 9:30 AM–4:00 PM in the Houston area (location shared upon registration).

If your PAS agency is:
✔️ Brand new and unsure how QAPI works.
✔️ Recovering from a negative HHS survey tied to QAPI.
✔️ Overwhelmed by Medicare terminology that doesn’t apply to PAS? THIS is the training built specifically for you.

What You’ll Get:
- Hands-on QAPI analysis using your real agency data
- In-person coaching from Candyce Slusher of Slusher Consulting
- A completed QAPI Analysis + Report by day’s end
- Practice running a QAPI Committee meeting
- 6-month access to our proven Simplify QAPI online course
- All supplies + refreshments provided

Pricing:
$275 – 1 agency representative
$400 – 2 agency representatives

Seats are limited! Secure your spot and finally Simplify Your QAPI Process.
👉 Bring your QAPI information. Leave with clarity, confidence, and completed results.

12/16/2025

12/16/2025

If you run a PAS agency in Texas, stop wasting time on training that doesn’t apply to you. This is continuing education built specifically for us. For our Houston area agencies, register for an IN-PERSON training on January 14th at https://bit.ly/4iOpy0e.

At Slusher Consulting, we focus exclusively on Personal Assistance Services agencies... no home health, no hospice. Our courses are PAS-specific, HHSC-approved, and designed to save you time, money, and stress.

In this video, I show you how to access everything at slusherconsulting.com or AdminCEs4PASinTX.com. You’ll get the first 24 hours required in your first year:
✔️ A must-have 8-hour course covering all HHSC requirements
✔️ A 16-hour course packed with real tools to elevate client care and agency operations

Focused. Relevant. Designed to strengthen your agency from day one.

👉 Watch the full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaiQiWLqD5A

12/09/2025

Houston Area PAS Agencies... This one’s for you! Register today at https://bit.ly/4iOpy0e.

We're hosting a LIVE full-day QAPI for PAS Workshop on January 14, 2026, from 9:30 AM–4:00 PM in the Houston area (location shared upon registration).

If your PAS agency is:
✔️ Brand new and unsure how QAPI works
✔️ Recovering from a negative HHS survey tied to QAPI
✔️ Overwhelmed by Medicare terminology that doesn’t apply to PAS

THIS is the training built specifically for you.

What You’ll Get:
- Hands-on QAPI analysis using your real agency data
- In-person coaching from Candyce Slusher of Slusher Consulting
- A completed QAPI Analysis + Report by day’s end
- Practice running a QAPI Committee meeting
- 6-month access to our proven Simplify QAPI online course
- All supplies + refreshments provided

Pricing:
$275 – 1 agency representative
$400 – 2 agency representatives

Seats are limited! Secure your spot and finally Simplify Your QAPI Process.
👉 Bring your QAPI information. Leave with clarity, confidence, and completed results.

12/08/2025

If you missed the last one - or asked for the Houston Area - This one is for you!
Join us for a Full-Day In-Person LIVE Workshop - hands on help and training to learn how to conduct your QAPI for PAS!

Live - Jan. 14th in Houston Area 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Address will be shared after Registration ..................... If your PAS Home Care Agency: Is brand new and hasn't yet learned how QAPI works for PAS Have had a negative HHS survey result due to inadequate QAPI Is avoiding even attempting QAPI al...

12/03/2025

Workplace violence in home care is something we cannot overlook. In this video, I’m breaking down what it really looks like in the field, how to recognize early warning signs, and what agency leaders can do to keep caregivers safe.

Home care doesn’t happen in a controlled environment—which means our teams face unique risks every day. I’m sharing simple ways to build a safety-first culture, support caregivers after an incident, and stay compliant with Texas’s new workplace safety requirements.

Our caregivers deserve to feel just as safe as the people they serve. That starts with awareness, preparation, and agencies that truly have their backs.

Need a Workplace Violence Prevention Program, policy templates, or de-escalation training? 👉 Visit slusherconsulting.com

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yad7oaY7EHU

11/27/2025

We're grateful today and every day for the people at the heart of this work! Thank you for showing up with compassion, skill, dedication, and the exceptional care you give to the seniors in our community. Your kindness brings comfort, dignity, and connection to those who need it most. We’re deeply thankful for you and for the way you support one another. Your work makes a very real and lasting difference. Thank you, thank you, thank you!