Episode Introduction Melissa shares the four challenges faced by caregivers today, calls on doctors to recognize family and patients as a ‘’unit’’, and highlights the ‘’unpaid, untrained, overwhelmed, burned-out’’ reality of caregiving. She also emphasizes the need for a pathway for dementia care, and asks why the beginning of life is so well-orchestrated in healthcare,
Episode Introduction Bruce explains that motivational interviewing is still the most effective intervention for substance abuse, why adherence hasn’t improved in 40 years, and why discharge counseling should be provided the day before patients leave hospital. He also shares how MI interventions reduced the patient dropout rate from 13% to 1.2%, saving $93 million for
Episode Introduction Lonnie shares the ‘’three lacks’’ that get in the way of effective patient engagement, why patients must be empowered to take ownership of their own health journeys, and reminds us that, while healthcare is episodic, health is a constant. He also explains why patient engagement is not a marketing issue, why its highest
Episode Introduction Janelle draws on her nursing and writing experience to explain why staffing levels are at the root of workplace safety issues, how unsafe ratios are leading to unsafe choices and the need to shift the mindset away from martyrdom. She also reiterates why the General Duty Clause of the OSHA Act should be
Episode Introduction Jahmaal explains why his ‘’secret sauce’’ is to understand who people are, how uncomfortable places help us to grow, why healing begins by disrupting our narrative, and the importance of boundaries in overcoming compassion fatigue. He also shares why every hospital needs a resilience worker, how to advocate for yourself, and why we
Episode Introduction Ryan reveals how advice from a world cup soccer referee influenced his leadership style, why the ability to ‘’reset your day’’ matters in CTICU. and explains why we should forget generational stereotypes in the workplace. He also shares his mantra of ‘’direct, motivate, develop’’, why hospitals need to hire with intent, and why
Episode Introduction Meri and Henry explore how a repetitive application process can deter candidates at the first hurdle, why the resume is only a starting point for hiring managers and offer vital interview tips for job applicants. They also explore the importance of understanding culture, highlight the ‘’revolving door’’ of staff retention and share why
Episode Introduction In a powerful conversation, Rebecca discusses the impact of the Woodhull study, plummeting post-Covid retention rates in nursing, and how the perception of nursing as ‘’cost’’ is damaging to healthcare. She also reveals the imminent launch of the Commission for Reimbursement, why every hospital should run a hackathon, and how encouraging others raises
Episode Introduction Monte explains why data abstraction is the biggest part of a stroke coordinator’s role, the importance of maintaining patient focus and why ‘’responsibility without authority’’ means teamwork and communication are vital. He also highlights his unique position in understanding the time sensitive nature of treating stroke patients, and how patient arrival time dropped
Episode Introduction As AI continues to reshape healthcare, Moleen explains how Viz’s cloud based system drives efficiencies in patient care, and reveals the unique mobile app with a critical impact on surgeon decision making. She also explains why hospitals must allow the data to lead, how Viz.ai systems work in parallel with clinical workflow and
Episode Introduction The pandemic forced health systems to explore new ways of delivering care and education. Rhone shares the benefits of LinkedIn as a mindset platform, the skills unique to Nursing Practitioners and how students in search of preceptorships can benefit by taking the ‘’cookie basket to the clinic’’. He also explains why telepsychiatry provides
Episode Introduction Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. HeartFlow’s non-invasive, cutting edge technology aims to improve the patient experience and make cardiovascular care easier for physicians. Topics include, the barriers to obtaining an accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD), condensing the patient experience into a single CAT scan, the
