Mid-Year Reset: Quality. Clarity. Growth.

We are officially halfway through the year and there is still time to create impact, exceed goals and elevate to your next level of leadership.  

You have been navigating staffing, clinical, operations and sales goals along with evolving expectations and you may have even led a survey already this year. Now that mid-year has arrived, it’s time for a critical leadership pause.reflect.reset. 

Are you where you hoped to be or where your organization projected you would be by this time?

More importantly, are your systems and processes strong enough to carry you forward?

I remember my time as a Home Health Administrator very clearly. I had clear financial and growth goals tied to specific initiatives and bonus structures for both me and my team. 

But beyond the numbers, I set high standards for  clinical quality, patient safety, and employee satisfaction. 

We tracked everything: quality star ratings, patient experience star ratings, quarterly audit findings and we used that data to drive decisions. 

What I knew then and still believe now is this: I couldn’t meet those goals alone. It took an aligned, motivated team to elevate the mission and deliver excellent care to every patient. 

We cared deeply. We advocated fiercely and we expanded our reach because we had systems, purpose and a total buy-in. 

The success was the result of  intentional leadership, accountability-driven processes and a team sold out to the mission.  

Why a Mid-Year Reset Matters

Now is the time for you to pause and ask: Are you headed in the right direction to finish strong? Or do you need a leadership reset?

In home health and hospice, leadership isn’t just about keeping the ship afloat. It’s about charting the course—intentionally, strategically, and sustainably.

Mid-year is the perfect opportunity to reflect and reset around three core pillars:

1️⃣Quality: Protecting Patients and Your Reputation

Steve Jobs said, “Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.”

As leaders creating an environment where excellence is expected is your job. Consistently delivering skilled, safe, patient-centered care starts with embedding regulatory standards into real workflow processes.  

Ask yourself:

• Are our processes clear, consistent, and aligned with the Conditions of Participation?

• Is our documentation defensible and reflective of patient need?

• Are we following up on audit results, implementing performance improvement plans or  reacting to problems without a strong solution to avoid re-occurence?

If your QAPI plan feels like a checkbox—or isn’t actively guiding improvements—it’s time to recalibrate.

2️⃣Clarity: Leading Through Systems, Not Stress

Leadership shouldn’t be a daily fire drill. When your systems are strong, your team moves with purpose.

Reflect on:

• Do my team members have clear roles and accountability?

• Are we operating from well-defined processes or working around the gaps?

• Am I making decisions reactively or leading with vision and purpose?

Clarity drives consistency. And consistency protects your time, your team, and your patient outcomes. 

3️⃣ Growth: Building More Than Just Census

Growth doesn’t just mean more referrals- it means building a responsive, resilient and ready team that converts referrals to solid admissions.

Sustainable agencies grow because their systems support it, not strain under it.

To grow with excellence: 

• Track your response times and your ability to get to the bedside and the patient’s residence quickly. 

• Tighten up admission protocols and processes that reduce delay and conflict. 

• Equip your leaders to navigate change while modeling consistency and confidence.  

• Are you attracting the right people to align with your mission?

If your growth is creating stress, it’s not sustainable. Or if there is chaos and little growth, now is the time to correct course before Q3 accelerates. 

Ready to Reset?

Download the free Mid-Year Leadership Reset Worksheet and walk through a structured check-in to reset your focus and your systems.

This isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most.

✔️ Reclaim your vision

✔️ Re-center your leadership

✔️ Realign your team

✔️ Reconnect with purpose behind your goals

 Finish strong. Start clear.

🎯 Bonus for Leaders
Want help mapping out your mid-year strategy? I’m offering free 20-minute leadership strategy calls this month to walk you through a high-level overview of the systems that helped me lead successfully—and answer your leadership questions.

Book your call here and get personalized insight for your Q3 strategy. 

Let’s build what’s next—together.