UPDATE and HCSO Join Forces to Enhance Home Healthcare Management Training

UPDATE and HCSO: A Synergistic Partnership for Home Healthcare

Introduction

In a significant move aimed at improving management training for home healthcare professionals, 株式会社UPDATE has announced a strategic partnership with 在宅医療支援機構株式会社 (HCSO). This collaboration intends to enhance training and support services for healthcare personnel in the home healthcare sector.

Partnership Goals and Objectives

UPDATE specializes in training management professionals within the healthcare sector, focusing on nurturing leadership skills and providing consulting services. HCSO, on the other hand, is dedicated to the recruitment of home healthcare personnel, consulting for home nursing service operations, and managing media focused on home healthcare topics. Through this partnership, both companies will merge their expertise to deliver comprehensive support to home healthcare providers, ultimately aiming to elevate the quality of service.

Upcoming Initiatives

The first initiative originating from this partnership includes a joint seminar designed to share valuable insights with professionals in the home healthcare industry. HCSO representatives will discuss strategies for recruiting personnel as well as practical examples from the operation of nursing stations. Meanwhile, UPDATE will present solutions for fostering employee retention and managing organizations. After the seminar, attendees will have opportunities for networking and individual consultations, allowing for both specific problem-solving and collaboration enhancement.

This seminar will serve as a launchpad for further partnerships, enabling both companies to leverage their strengths to address the diverse challenges faced by home healthcare providers. Future efforts may include developing comprehensive support programs that blend recruitment services with management training and exploring new service offerings utilizing each company's customer base.

The Vision of UPDATE

Founded in March 2019, 株式会社UPDATE strives to address the lack of management training systems within the medical industry. Its mission focuses on realizing a world where healthcare professionals possess solid management skills. UPDATE's primary services include training for healthcare management personnel, mentorship programs, and organizational development support. Led by CEO 文彰小瀬, UPDATE is dedicated to bridging the gap between management knowledge and practical application in today’s busy healthcare environments.

Leadership Profiles

文彰小瀬 (CEO, UPDATE)

A graduate from Keio University with a degree in Nursing and Healthcare, 小瀬 initially joined ケアプロ株式会社 as a new visiting nurse, while also contributing to the development of training programs for new nurses and managing nursing stations. He later played key roles in various healthcare startups, managing approximately 250 employees and successfully leading a group integration with a publicly-listed company. Now, at UPDATE, 小瀬 focuses on nurturing healthcare management talent and supporting multiple organizations.

_“As a business leader who understands the field, I have faced the gap between aspiration and organizational operations. Quality service requires skilled management, yet busy environments often hinder the learning opportunities for leaders. Through our collaboration with HCSO, we strive to create a seamless support system from recruitment to retention and fostering talent.”_ - 文彰小瀬

義隆一和多 (Director, HCSO)

After graduating from Waseda University, 義隆 began his career with an IT venture. He evolved into management roles, tackling a variety of tasks from sales to human resources, later transitioning to a healthcare venture where he co-founded HCSO. The company is on course for group integration with 帝人株式会社 in October 2024. Currently, 義隆 remains involved in the management of a nursing station alongside his duties at HCSO.

_“Many nursing stations face challenges like low application rates and high turnover. Understanding how to convey the appeal of home healthcare and preventing mismatches in employment is essential. I look forward to sharing recruitment strategies that resonate with the realities of the field.”_ - 義隆一和多

Conclusion

Both UPDATE and HCSO are committed to fostering closer cooperation as they work to boost the development and success of home healthcare organizations across Japan. Their efforts will not only enhance the management capabilities of healthcare professionals but also strive to ensure that quality home healthcare remains accessible for everyone.