The Cornerstone Blog

Providing insights, updates, and guidance to the experiential education & travel industry

Best Practices, Medical Updates Madeline Willett Best Practices, Medical Updates Madeline Willett

Planning Ahead to Support Common Traveler’s Illnesses

At Cornerstone Safety Group, we support members as their participants navigate common travelers’ illnesses. Without the proper preparation and care, these illnesses can feel especially disastrous, especially for participants who are new to travel.

Below is some guidance we give members on how to identify common traveler’s illnesses, address them with your participants, and support when they inevitably appear during your trip or program.

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Best Practices, Mental Health Madeline Willett Best Practices, Mental Health Madeline Willett

Managing your Wellness while On-Call

You know that being “on-call” is necessary for your travel business.

During peak season, your staff is in the field 24/7. They are constantly working to support participants’ wellbeing, perhaps operating in an unfamiliar environment, handling crises on the ground, and ensuring all the hard work you’ve spent planning your programs is delivered as designed. They’re likely stressed, looking to you for guidance on a variety of issues, and don’t “get away” from the group for personal time nearly enough.

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