--- title: The MediSked Blog | Staff Management (2) description: Staff Management | Stay up to date on news, trends, and best practices in the industry (2) --- [![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 ## [PAR Solutions Conference 2013](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/326651/PAR-Solutions-Conference-2013) Posted by [Tony Conte](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/tony-conte) on Tue, Nov 26, 2013 @ 02:19 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-392543521-png/images/par.png)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/326651/PAR-Solutions-Conference-2013) The annual PAR Solutions Conference was last week in Harrisburg, PA.  PAR was incorporated in 1970 as a statewide, not-for-profit organization.   PAR members provide the full range of supports and services to more than 47,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities, including over 8,000 children and adults living with autism, in over 8,100 locations.  The yearly conference gives all its members a chance to meet with one another and share ideas between agencies.  MediSked has been a partner and member of PAR for several years and had the honor of being a vendor at this year’s conference.   The highlights for me this year and every conference I attend is meeting the people and showing them MediSked Connect. [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/326651/PAR-Solutions-Conference-2013) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/326651/PAR-Solutions-Conference-2013#comments-listing) Tags: [Documentation](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/documentation), [Direct Support Professionals](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/direct-support-professionals), [Provider Agencies](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/provider-agencies), [ID/DD News](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/id-dd-news), [Best Practices](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/best-practices), [Staff Management](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/staff-management), [Electronic Signatures](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/electronic-signatures), [Technology](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/technology), [Paperless / Cloud Based](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/paperless-cloud-based) ## [A New Way to Simplify Provider Staff Management](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/325965/A-New-Way-to-Simplify-Provider-Staff-Management) Posted by [Mike Holihan](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/mike-holihan) on Thu, Nov 21, 2013 @ 09:10 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-387983692-jpg/images/herding-cats1-resized-600.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/325965/A-New-Way-to-Simplify-Provider-Staff-Management) [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/325965/A-New-Way-to-Simplify-Provider-Staff-Management) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/325965/A-New-Way-to-Simplify-Provider-Staff-Management#comments-listing) Tags: [Mobile](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/mobile), [Staff Management](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/staff-management) ## [3 Ways Mobile Documentation is Better than Paper](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/292978/3-Ways-Mobile-Documentation-is-Better-than-Paper) Posted by [Mike Holihan](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/mike-holihan) on Tue, May 21, 2013 @ 09:08 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-45411313-jpg/images/texting-resized-600.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/292978/3-Ways-Mobile-Documentation-is-Better-than-Paper) According to comScore Reports, 129.4 million Americans owned a smart as of January this year.  As smartphone adoption continues to grow, the demand and ability for your employees to document service provision via a mobile device will also grow.  And if you're using an agency management platform, this change in how documentation is recorded will be an easy one.  Now, it should be noted that providing smartphones to all of your employees may not be the answer.  If you read our report on technology investments, we lay out a couple of different options.  But, if you think arming your staff with mobile devices or even allowing them to use their own is an option, here are 3 ways that mobile documentation is better than paper. [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/292978/3-Ways-Mobile-Documentation-is-Better-than-Paper) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/292978/3-Ways-Mobile-Documentation-is-Better-than-Paper#comments-listing) Tags: [Provider Agencies](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/provider-agencies), [Mobile](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/mobile), [Staff Management](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/staff-management), [Paperless / Cloud Based](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/paperless-cloud-based) ## [4 Signs it's Time for a Computer System at your DD Agency](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/291967/4-Signs-it-s-Time-for-a-Computer-System-at-your-DD-Agency) Posted by [Mike Holihan](https://info.medisked.com/blog/author/mike-holihan) on Thu, May 16, 2013 @ 09:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.medisked.com/hs-fs/file-22724231-jpg/images/paper_bad-resized-600.jpg)](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/291967/4-Signs-it-s-Time-for-a-Computer-System-at-your-DD-Agency) In our last post we talked about the risk of getting fined for an audit because of incorrect or missing documentation.  Getting fined is a very good impetus to move to a computer system for your dd agency.  But, unless you enjoy feeling the pain of a fine, there are other signs that it might be time to go electronic.   [Read More](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/291967/4-Signs-it-s-Time-for-a-Computer-System-at-your-DD-Agency) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.medisked.com/blog/bid/291967/4-Signs-it-s-Time-for-a-Computer-System-at-your-DD-Agency#comments-listing) Tags: [Provider Agencies](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/provider-agencies), [Staff Management](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/staff-management), [Paperless / Cloud Based](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/paperless-cloud-based) [Previous](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/staff-management/page/1) [All posts](https://info.medisked.com/blog/all) [Next Page](https://info.medisked.com/blog/topic/staff-management/page/3) ### Subscribe via E-mail [![New Call\\u002Dto\\u002DAction](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/178803/ce8482bf-494f-49ab-b61a-1ceea6daa50b.png)](http://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/178803/ce8482bf-494f-49ab-b61a-1ceea6daa50b) ### Latest Posts ### Posts by category - 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