January 8th, 2019
Posted by Kristin Baird
Culture is created and sustained by the stories told by its people. When you think about your organization, what stories are being shared? How are you seeking stories? What channels are you using to share stories that advance ...
December 20th, 2018
Posted by Kristin Baird
Holiday time means decorations, parties, gifts and traditions for many of us. But not everyone gets to spend them with friends and family. Hospitals are a 24/7/365 operation which means a significant number of healthcare workers will be spending as much ...
December 17th, 2018
Written By: Kristin Baird, RN, BSN, MHA
We live in a time of rampant change—impacted both by changing laws and regulations and constantly emerging technology. Nowhere is this more true than in the healthcare industry where each day seems to bring ...
December 17th, 2018
Written By: Angela Fieler, MPA, CMQ/OE, Senior Consultant
I recently completed my certification as an Executive Coach, which included documenting 50 hours of coaching. As I reviewed my notes in preparation for writing my final essay, one theme jumped out at ...
December 11th, 2018
Posted by Kristin Baird
I’m pretty sure no one sets out to be a soul-crushing manager. In fact, most of us start with really good intentions. So with all these great intentions, how do we get there? By being a micromanager. ...
November 27th, 2018
Posted by Kristin Baird
The term quality assurance or QA has been around since the start of the Industrial Revolution. Simply put – it is a process or system for monitoring products or services to ensure that they meet the standard.
Patient ...
November 21st, 2018
My team and I have been on the road doing culture assessments for various health systems recently and have found some common denominators among the organizations that struggle with engagement, patient satisfaction and financial performance.Among other things, these cultures don’t ...
November 19th, 2018
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the National Center for Healthcare Leadership’s (NCHL) conference on human capital in Chicago. I heard a number of great speakers and walked away inspired and armed with great ideas to share. One ...
November 12th, 2018
Written By: Kristin Baird, RN, BSN, MHA
Volunteers are a mainstay in most healthcare organizations, dedicating millions of hours of service each year through their efforts. Whether they’re at registration desks, in the gift shop, transporting patients from one setting to ...
November 7th, 2018
Posted by Kristin Baird
No one would argue the value of quality assurance in healthcare. It has proven to be absolutely essential in achieving high clinical standards. Because the stakes are so high it is important to be sure things are ...