In these trying and unstable times, one thing has been evident; people have the innate ability to rise to a challenge with #positivity and professionalism. More than ever, it is critical that #healthcare leaders recognize the contributions and sacrifices their staff are making to ensure the health of the communities they live in and the prosperity of the organizations they serve. The ALTIUS team focuses on educating and elevating our clients, encouraging them to support each other by celebrating their #successes.
Month: August 2020
How do you determine the “right” productivity target?
At ATLIUS, we stress the importance of having the right person, in the right place, performing the right task, for the right clinical outcome. This approach is then ultimately supported by having the right productivity target in place. The question is, how do you determine each departmental target so that it results in the highest level of efficiency and the best overall outcomes? While there are various ways to establish productivity targets, we have seen the strongest performers follow our primary approach to target setting: varying targets by department.
Decreasing Premium Dollars
Did you know that the premium dollars scattered across your hospital are often excluded from any labor spend analyses? Did you know that these dollars can drive up an organization’s Compensation Ratio and lead to staff turnover? High-cost labor dollars can range from incremental overtime to interim leadership. Watch now as ALTIUS’ CEO, Stephanie Dorwart, and COO, RandiLynn Lukac discuss strategies for decreasing premium dollars and provide recommendations for improvement. .
Management Scare Tactics that Backfire
Many healthcare leaders adopt a "tough love" approach when managing employee performance and expectations. This method may work well for some staff members, but not all will embrace the negativity it can create. Understanding your team and the styles they respond positively to is critical in realizing continued operational success and employee satisfaction.