2011 was again a year of growth and hard work by all staff at Bothell Pediatric & Hand Therapy (BPHT). Kimberly lost her father this year, bringing to light where she learned her fortitude, conviction and compassion; while, illuminating her devotion to optimizing the Life in each day by facilitating improved function and ability…the “I CAN do it!” She treated 200 patients over several months and managed the clinic.
Greg exclaims,
“Kimberly has coffee every morning with me as we talk about the coming day, we watch the sun come up and feel blessed each day. She still wakes up at 2:00am wondering how we got here so fast (12-years) and how fast we are still growing. Kimberly does not see it any other way, than it is the caring professional staff that has made it work here at BP&HT. By sticking to our goal of patient care, striving for optimal function and independence in activities of daily living, work, and play – we are able to give highly individualized care with a focus on our patient’s progress in a related, friendly and positive environment.”
During the course of 2011, we hosted two professional national continuing education seminars, “Eyesight to Insight” and “Primitive Reflexes”; updated our computer systems; installed a new server; researched the best EMR software to match our specific needs; purchased iLs systems for our therapeutic listening program; implemented our volunteer program; worked with universities to train students through internships and fellowships; and grew our staff. The building of 18504 Bothell Way NE now has 27 bodies-in-motion as cogs-in-a-wheel (Speech-Language Pathologists=3, Occupational Therapists=8, Physical Therapists=3, Hand Therapists=2, Support Staff=7, Marketing=1, and Developmental Vision=3) all contributing to the success of our patients at BP&HT.
We further supported our mission to stay current in our respective practices by sending our staff to courses hosted in other cities and states. We strengthened our pediatric programs Food Explorers and Social Skills, and increased collaboration with The Vision Clinic. Ask the Expert, our free parent and community education workshop, has a strong interest each time we host a workshop. We are always looking for topics that help our patient’s lives – the next Ask the Expert is about planning for the financial future of a child with special needs.
The upcoming year will be exciting as we implement the new EMR software, look into portable touch pads, hire a new Certified Hand Therapist, embellish our clinical director program and work to better quality care and grow our practice within and outward, creating meaningful sustaining relationships with each other and our community.
Warmly,
Kimberly Alquist, OTR/L, CHT
Owner and CEO
