先ほど、久留米市の山下脳神経外科の上野Dr.と情報共有を行ってきました。
時間にすると、わずか15分程度。
その短い時間の中で、利用者さんの状況について情報を共有し、今後の連携方法や、どうすれば利用者さんに必要な支援をスムーズに届けられるのかについて確認してきました。
改めて感じたのは、医療連携はただ情報を共有するだけではないということ。
利用者さんが困っているとき、支援が必要になったとき、いかに早く、適切な支援につなげられるか。
ここが一番大切だと改めて感じました。
もちろん、制度や仕組みを理解することも重要です。
ただ、それだけでは解決できないこともあります。
「このケースなら、あの先生に相談してみよう」
「この支援が必要なら、あの事業所につなげられるかもしれない」
そんなふうに、必要なときに相談できる関係性や人とのつながりがあること。そして、思い立ったらすぐに動けるフットワークの軽さ。
この2つが、支援のスピードを大きく左右するのだと感じます。
人脈は、単に知り合いが多いということではありません。
困ったときに相談できること。お互いの考えを伝え合えること。そして、利用者さんにとって何が一番良いのかを、一緒に考えられること。
そうした関係性を日頃から築いておくことが、いざというときの大きな力になるかと思います。
僕たちREHANOWAも、訪問看護やリハビリテーション、相談支援という立場から、医療機関や地域の関係機関とのつながりを大切にしていきたいと思います。
15分という短い時間でも、話すことで感じることがある。動くことで、次の支援につながることがある。
これからも、必要な支援を必要な人へ、できるだけ早く届けられるように。
そして、利用者さんやご家族が安心して地域で生活できるように。
人とのつながりを大切にしながら、まずは自分たちが動く!!
そんな姿勢を、これからも大切にしていきたいと思います。
上野ドクター、本日はありがとうございました！
The Power of Connection in Healthcare
Earlier today, I had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Ueno from Yamashita Neurosurgery in Kurume to share information and discuss how we can better support the people in our care.
It was a brief meeting, lasting only about 15 minutes. But sometimes, even a short conversation can make a real difference.
We discussed our clients’ situations, how we can strengthen our collaboration, and what we can do to ensure that the support they need reaches them as smoothly and quickly as possible.
One thing became clear to me once again.
The most important thing is to get the right support to the right person, at the right time.
When someone needs help, timing matters. Delays can create unnecessary stress for clients and their families. That is why we need to be ready to act, connect, and find solutions as quickly as possible.
Of course, systems, rules, and professional knowledge are important. But they are not always enough on their own.
Sometimes, what makes the difference is knowing who to reach out to.
Having someone you can call when a challenge arises. Knowing which professional or organization might be able to help. And being willing to take action without hesitation.
That is where strong relationships and a willingness to move quickly become so important.
To me, networking is not simply about knowing a lot of people. It is about building relationships based on trust, being able to speak openly with one another, and working together to find the best possible solutions for the people we support.
These relationships are not built overnight. They grow through everyday communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to making a difference.
At REHANOWA, we provide home-visit nursing, rehabilitation, and consultation support. Each service has its own role, but our goal remains the same: to help people live their lives in the way they choose, with the support they need.
That is why collaboration with medical professionals and community partners is so essential.
A 15-minute conversation may seem small, but it can open doors to new possibilities. A single connection can lead to the support someone has been waiting for.
We cannot solve every problem on our own. But by working together, we can often do more than we ever could individually.
Moving forward, I want REHANOWA to remain an organization that values human connections, acts quickly, and never loses sight of what matters most.
Because collaboration is not just about sharing information. It is about turning that information into action.
And sometimes, the first step toward better care is simply reaching out and starting a conversation.
Thank you, Dr. Ueno, for your time and valuable insights today.
Let’s keep connecting, collaborating, and moving forward — for the people who need us most.