今年の夏も、本当に暑いですね。（毎日が35°超え）皆さん、体調はいかがでしょうか？
訪問という仕事は、利用者さんのお宅へ向かうまでの移動や車の乗り降りなど、想像以上に体力を消耗します。だからこそ、一人ひとりが元気に働ける環境をつくることも、会社の大切な役割だと考えています。
そこで、Moanaでは熱中症対策として、今年はこんな取り組みを始めました。
その① 塩分チャージタブレットを事務所に常備！
「ちょっと疲れたな」と思った時に、いつでも補給できるよう準備しています。
その② 飲み物を会社から支給！
冷蔵庫に冷えた飲み物を入れていますので、遠慮なく持って行ってください。暑さを我慢する必要はありません。しっかり水分補給をしながら、安全第一で訪問してもらえたらと思います。
その③ しっかり睡眠をとる！（笑）
どれだけ会社で対策をしても、最後はこれが一番大切かもしれません。睡眠不足は熱中症のリスクを高めます。忙しい毎日ですが、しっかり休んで、翌日に疲れを持ち越さないようにしましょう。
利用者さんへ良い支援を届けるためには、まず支援する私たち自身が元気でいることが何より大切です。
暑い夏はまだまだ続きます。
無理をせず、お互いに声を掛け合いながら、この夏もチームみんなで元気に乗り切っていきましょう！
Beating the Summer Heat — Taking Care of Our Team at Moana
Summer in Japan has been exceptionally hot this year, with temperatures climbing above 35°C (95°F) almost every day. We hope everyone is staying safe, healthy, and well-hydrated.
At Moana, our staff spend much of their day traveling between patients’ homes. Simply getting in and out of the car, walking to each home, and providing care in the summer heat requires more energy than many people imagine.
That’s why we believe that taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of the people we serve.
This summer, we’ve introduced a few simple initiatives to help prevent heat-related illness.
🧂 1. Salt Tablets Available Anytime
We’ve stocked electrolyte salt tablets at the office so our staff can easily replace minerals lost through sweating whenever they need to.
🥤 2. Cold Drinks Provided by the Company
Our office refrigerator is filled with cold beverages for everyone. Before heading out on visits, staff are encouraged to grab a drink and stay hydrated. No one should feel the need to “push through” the heat.
😴 3. Get Plenty of Sleep!
Perhaps the most important heatstroke prevention measure of all! Even the best workplace initiatives can’t replace a good night’s sleep. Rest is essential for staying healthy, focused, and safe during the busy summer months.
At the end of the day, quality care begins with healthy caregivers.
When our team is physically and mentally well, they’re able to provide the compassionate, high-quality support that our patients deserve.
The summer heat isn’t going away anytime soon, but neither is our commitment to supporting one another.
Let’s continue checking in on each other, staying hydrated, getting enough rest, and working together to make this a safe and healthy summer for everyone.
Take care, stay cool, and have a wonderful summer!