Getting a parent to switch agencies

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Has anyone done that before? I have a job with agency A but really want to work with agency B. I don't plan to go in there & try to hijack the case & move agencies right away. But how would I do it? I've never tried to get the parents to switch agencies before so I don't know how to go about it.

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Don't most organizations have rules against that? Isn't that considered unethical, to try to take clients with you?

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Don't most organizations have rules against that? Isn't that considered unethical, to try to take clients with you?

I don't know, it seems to happen a lot at every agency I've every worked at. I've never done it. But I've always heard nurses going to other agencies & taking cases with them. Doesn't seem unethical to me. If the parent/caregiver doesn't like the current agency, it makes sense to switch. Or if the nurse switches agencies parents switch agencies. How is it unethical?

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Families are welcome to switch agencies -- on their own. Attempting to convince them to switch to benefit you is unethical.

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...If the parent/caregiver doesn't like the current agency, it makes sense to switch. Or if the nurse switches agencies parents switch agencies. How is it unethical?

If you leave, and the patient/family follows you, that is one thing. However, that isn't what you asked in your original post.

...I don't plan to go in there & try to hijack the case & move agencies right away. But how would I do it? I've never tried to get the parents to switch agencies before so I don't know how to go about it.
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If you leave, and the patient/family follows you, that is one thing. However, that isn't what you asked in your original post.

There are multiple factors that cause a family to switch agencies. I have seen it happen. In fact, I was applying at an agency when I saw it go down.

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Families are welcome to switch agencies -- on their own. Attempting to convince them to switch to benefit you is unethical.

It wouldn't be just for my benefit. Agency B is a better agency & has more benefits for the family as well as for the nurses.

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There are multiple factors that cause a family to switch agencies. I have seen it happen. In fact, I was applying at an agency when I saw it go down.

I understand this. However, you titled this thread

Getting a parent to switch agencies

As I read this, your stated intent is to convince the family to come with you when you change agencies. Then, the content of your first post seems to reinforce this (emphasis mine)

Has anyone done that before? I have a job with agency A but really want to work with agency B. I don't plan to go in there & try to hijack the case & move agencies right away. But how would I do it? I've never tried to get the parents to switch agencies before so I don't know how to go about it.

As you've already rationalized this, and justified it in your mind, what do you want from us?

It wouldn't be just for my benefit. Agency B is a better agency & has more benefits for the family as well as for the nurses.
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I understand this. However, you titled this thread

As I read this, your stated intent is to convince the family to come with you when you change agencies. Then, the content of your first post seems to reinforce this (emphasis mine)

As you've already rationalized this, and justified it in your mind, what do you want from us?

I don't plan on forcing the family to switch if they are happy with agency A. However, agency B is better for everyone in the long run. I am not going to go into details about why, but they are better for even the family. I just simply wondered if anyone had convinced a family to switch agencies before since I haven't. It's not all about me me me.

I am already signed up with agency B. It happens, I was just curious how people did it.

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It's a good thing you already switched. Most agencies have policies regarding this. My last two threatened legal action if it appeared you asked/convinced the family to change agencies and then went with them. From my experience the nurse leaves first and then the family changes to stay with that nurse, but to not get that nurse into trouble. Know your current agency's policy and go from there. Good luck!

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It's a good thing you already switched. Most agencies have policies regarding this. My last two threatened legal action if it appeared you asked/convinced the family to change agencies and then went with them. From my experience the nurse leaves first and then the family changes to stay with that nurse, but to not get that nurse into trouble. Know your current agency's policy and go from there. Good luck!

Thank you. It wasn't my initial plan. I just want a job in my area but all the agencies are terrible!

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Sometimes the families switch, and take nurses with them. Different ballgame

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