Fostering a thriving safety culture goes far beyond fulfilling compliance requirements. It is a strategic cornerstone that elevates both patient care and our department’s reputation for excellence. By prioritizing safety, we create an environment where exceptional care and risk mitigation go hand-in-hand.
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Too often, people think they’re being assertive when they’re really being aggressive. This mistake is usually accidental, but people trying to assert themselves can easily create problems if they’re not sure of the differences between the two styles.
By Beth Allen I love a great commencement speech. I recently became aware of a speech given by retired tennis…
By Manny Roman I have been involved in the healthcare technology management industry for over 43 years. I came on…
Stress is an unavoidable aspect of working in health care. The fast-paced nature of the field and the responsibility of…
By Mark Watts The Human Center Artificial Intelligence center at Stanford turns five this year. I had an opportunity to…
By Daniel Bobinski Most managers and leaders seek ways to improve the effectiveness of their organizations. Such efforts are commonly…
Have you ever found yourself in a meeting or rounding with your team, only to hear a team member casually refer to a patient as a “frequent flyer” or label them as “an addict looking for a fix?”
Who likes change? I do! I love change. Change makes life interesting. Change causes, maybe even forces, us to grow. Even if the change is unwelcome, dealing with it makes us more resilient, stronger and teaches us things we would otherwise not know. I am, of course, talking about change that does not actually destroy us.
Lots of people strive for positions of management or leadership. Some people are naturally inclined to do well in those roles, others must learn the skills. When someone exercises good management or leadership, chances are the workplace hums along pretty well. However, when someone in one of those positions lacks those skills, let’s just say things usually don’t go so well.
