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With the sudden appearance of new infections, along with the need for up-to-date information and corrective action, real-time decision-making has never been more important for the advancement of hospital operations. When there are delays, opportunities are lost, and patient safety is placed at risk. Yet hospitals can sometimes take too long to make important decisions,…

You’ve probably already got high performers whose talents you could be developing more than you are. Here’s how to identify them. High turnover is bad for morale, it’s expensive, and it can sink the performance of even your most loyal employees. But it’s become something of a new normal, and companies are struggling to rethink…

​“Humans are intended to be upright, weight-bearing, and in motion and the sooner the patient is mobilized, the better the outcomes in terms of fewer complications, less rehospitalization, and likelihood that the individual will be able to live independently and actively.”– Gerben DeJong In 2013, nearly half of all Medicare beneficiaries who stayed in an…

Hospitals are constantly under pressure to reduce costs. Since staffing is their biggest expense, it’s usually one of the first items on the chopping block. But too many layoffs could compromise the quality of care provided. Following recent staffing cuts at the University of Louisville Hospital, Dr. David Richardson, vice chair of surgery at the…

When you receive information of potential wrongdoing in the workplace, you generally have a responsibility to conduct a prompt, thorough, and impartial investigation into the allegations. Here are some do’s and don’ts for conducting workplace investigations. Do’s: •Take all complaints seriously. Encourage employees to report issues before they become severe or pervasive and without fear…

Listening to employees, you might think, is a no-brainer. But, when you look deeper, you probably will be surprised at how little of listening happens in today’s workplace. In a recent poll of professional workers in the U.S. and Canada, a whopping 64% of the 675 workers polled, agreed that “leaders making decisions without seeking…

Employee engagement is defined by the level of enthusiasm and commitment one has to their work and their employer. Unfortunately, this is tough to find. Recognize these warning signs and use these tips to drive employee engagement by increasing enthusiasm and commitment. A Gallup survey in April 2016 found that 33 percent of employees consider themselves…

Is it just me or is the workforce getting younger? Right now, my company is in heavy growth mode. Just last year, we hired just under 250 new people. As I met with each of these new employees, I was impressed by their skills and smarts, but I was also surprised by how young they…

You can’t just take it for granted and assume that having a business plan in place is all it takes in order to develop your leadership program. You also can’t take for granted that having a leadership development program in place will enhance the quality of the leaders within your organization. You must also have…