There’s a saying you’ve probably heard: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” That’s particularly true in healthcare. Think about the typical patient/physician interaction. The patient comes in with a problem or concern. The ...
Holiday schedules can be variable and chaotic and those without direct patient care responsibilities often take time off to be with their families. But, in healthcare organizations, of course, somebody needs to keep working to ensure that quality patient care ...
"I was so upset and confused. And I didn’t know who to tell." That's what a friend of mine said after a physician on the surgical team entered his room the night before his cancer surgery and said, "The procedure they’re ...
AI spotlights the need for human connection You may or may not realize it but many of the conversations you have with the companies and brands you’re a customer or client of aren’t taking place with people—they’re taking place with bots, ...
How bad-mouthing teammates can destroy patient trust I had an opportunity recently to accompany a family member to an appointment for major surgery. I always learn a lot at these visits and am always attuned to what goes well and areas ...
You asked for it, but are you ready? Patient experience still ranks among healthcare executives' top concerns, and we're often brought in to help organizations dig deeper into what's behind their patient experience scores. "We want to know how to improve," they ...
Compassion is the Foundation of Human-Centered Care This past week has been one of the most taxing in my life. Losing our home to a fire that destroyed everything has been devastating but, as with any tragedy, there are blessings. In the ...
Fostering Accountability to Build an Excuse-Free Culture Nobody likes to admit they made a mistake, admit that they were wrong, or admit that their performance wasn’t quite up to par. And yet, that’s exactly what we all need to do in ...
Think of the most recent presentation you made to your leadership team. Chances are it was accompanied by a PowerPoint deck which likely included several charts and graphs. They typically do. But how much of the information had an impact? How ...
Leadership development is a top priority for organizations across all industries. Healthcare is no exception. In fact, HR Dive reports that 84% of healthcare organizations prioritize leadership development despite tough market conditions. In fact, 99% plan to either maintain or ...
