--- title: The MediSked Blog | 2017 (4) description: 2017 | Stay up to date on news, trends, and best practices in the industry (4) --- [![Medisked Logo](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-28813879-gif/images/logo.gif)](http://www.medisked.com/) Call us direct: (866) 633-4753 - [Home](http://www.medisked.com) - [Get to know us](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/) - [Our Story](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/our-story/) - [What makes us different](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/what-makes-us-different/) - [Careers](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/careers/) - [Contact Us](http://www.medisked.com/get-to-know-us/contact-us/) - [Platforms](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/) - [Connect Agency Management Platform](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/) - [How it works](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/how-it-works/) - [Features](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/) - [Admin](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/admin/) - [Billing](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/billing/) - [Collabrative Messaging](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/collaborative-messaging/) - [HR Payroll](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/hr-payroll/) - [Medications](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/medications/) - [My MediSked](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/my-medisked/) - [People and Services](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/people-and-services/) - [Planning](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/planning/) - [Schedule Notes](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/schedule-notes/) - [Time Keeping](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/features/time-keeping/) - [Mobile Version](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/mobile-version/) - [Benefits to every department](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/benefits-to-every-department/) - [Nationwide research and expertise](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/nationwide-research-and-expertise/) - [The “Tech-y” lowdown](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/the-tech-y-lowdown/) - [Pricing](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/connect-agency/pricing/) - [Meridian Electronic Health Platform](http://www.medisked.com/platforms/meridian-electronic-health-platform/) - [Transformation Experience](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/) - [Getting from “here to there”](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/getting-from-here-to-there/) - [Premier Knowledge Transfer Coaching](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/getting-from-here-to-there/premier-knowledge-transfer/) - [Improve the quality of lives](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/improve-the-quality-of-lives/) - [Return on Investment](http://www.medisked.com/transformation-experience/roi/) - [Resources](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/) - [Support Services](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/support-services/) - [Training Services](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/training-services/) - [User Group](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/user-group/) - [Ask us a Question](http://www.medisked.com/resources-for-the-provider-community/ask-us-a-question/) - [Our Provider Agencies](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/) - [Volunteer Events](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/volunteer-events/) - [Customer Spotlight](http://www.medisked.com/our-provider-agencies/provider-agency-spotlight/) - [Blog](https://info.medisked.com/blog) ![blog_header-1](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/hub/178803/file-1703465410.png) # The MediSked Blog ## [Easing the Transition to Technology](https://info.medisked.com/blog/easing-the-transition-to-technology) Posted by [Linda Nakagawa](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/linda-nakagawa) on Wed, Nov 15, 2017 @ 11:31 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/Laptop%20.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/easing-the-transition-to-technology) When agencies begin to think about a switch from a paper based system to an electronic health record, many worry that their employees' may not have the proper fluency and experience with using technology. One of our clients shared a best practice for easing the transition to technology for employees who have limited technology skills.  [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/easing-the-transition-to-technology) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/easing-the-transition-to-technology#comments-listing) Tags: [Best Practices](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Technology](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/technology), [Connect](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/connect), [2017](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/2017) ## [Out in Colorado with The Resource Exchange](https://info.medisked.com/blog/out-in-colorado-with-the-resource-exchange) Posted by [Linda Nakagawa](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/linda-nakagawa) on Wed, Nov 08, 2017 @ 10:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/DSC_0110.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/out-in-colorado-with-the-resource-exchange) [The Resource Exchange](http://www.tre.org/) (TRE) is an incredible agency in Colorado Springs, Colorado that supports over 4,400 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) with a staff of almost 300 employees. TRE is implementing MediSked Connect - *Agency Management Platform* and MediSked Portal - *Person-Centered Portal* for the following programs: early intervention, community coordination/case management, supported living services, and their family services support program. [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/out-in-colorado-with-the-resource-exchange) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/out-in-colorado-with-the-resource-exchange#comments-listing) Tags: [2017](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/2017), [Awareness](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/awareness) ## [Why I Came to MediSked and Why I Stay](https://info.medisked.com/blog/why-i-came-to-medisked-and-why-i-stay) Posted by [Shelley Smith](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/shelley-smith) on Tue, Nov 07, 2017 @ 03:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/HR%20.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/why-i-came-to-medisked-and-why-i-stay) When I was first approached about the recruiting position with MediSked my response was, “I am not really looking but what does MediSked do?” I was given a brief overview of the company that piqued my interest and started my journey to working at MediSked.  [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/why-i-came-to-medisked-and-why-i-stay) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/why-i-came-to-medisked-and-why-i-stay#comments-listing) Tags: [MediSked Company News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/medisked-company-news), [2017](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/2017) ## [The Arc Convention: Emphasis on Valuing Employees](https://info.medisked.com/blog/the-arc-convention-emphasis-on-valuing-employees) Posted by [Linda Nakagawa](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/linda-nakagawa) on Fri, Nov 03, 2017 @ 12:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hubfs/National%20Convention%20Social%20Graphic%20Sponsors.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/the-arc-convention-emphasis-on-valuing-employees) Hello from The Arc's National Convention! 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