In healthcare, conveying genuine gratitude for staff contributions can have a transformative impact on morale, engagement, and overall workplace culture. By leveraging emotional intelligence (EI), leaders can tailor their expressions of appreciation to align with each individual’s unique personality, making their “thank you” more meaningful. Applying EI principles allows healthcare leaders to go beyond simple recognition and connect with their teams in true and personalized ways.
Author: Brian Krugle
Trick or Treat? Un-masking Common Leadership Challenges
Fun fact: some of the most common Halloween costume themes actually parallel the challenges healthcare leaders routinely face. This Halloween, to avoid being “spooked,” it is important to uncover what lies beneath the surface to develop a proper response. Identifying the reason for the “mask” by unveiling the issues behind it will help to create permanent change and sustained improvement.
The Little Leader that Could
Mindset is a critical component to effective leadership, and having the right outlook can make managing the changes in healthcare less difficult. A positive attitude promotes accountability, improves communication, and helps to set realistic expectations, both for the team and the leader. The business of healthcare is unpredictable, with new mountains to climb at every turn.
Productivity in Critical Access Hospitals: Not an Alien Concept
The Martian, a New York Times Bestselling book turned popular movie starring Matt Damon, tells the story about human error, the will to survive, and the profound responsibility we carry—not only to the work we commit our lives to but also to each other. Despite being a sci-fi adventure set on Mars, there are a lot of parallels to healthcare in the Critical Access world. Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) are an integral part of the healthcare system here on planet Earth.
The Productivity Party – Part Two!
Now that summer is in full-swing, ALTIUS is “buying” another round of our favorite productivity-inspired cocktails/mocktails to keep the merriment flowing! Whether you are fireside, oceanside, tableside, or poolside – these delicious concoctions will help you cool down, chill out, and ensure the success of any event! Moscow Mule/Moscow Mule Mocktail Rumored to have been created in the 1940s as a way to introduce Americans to a then-uncommon spirit, this deceptively humble and incredibly easy to mix beverage combines vodka, lime juice, and spicy ginger beer. Perhaps the most notable aspect of this perfect-for-any-occasion cocktail is the eye-catching, textured copper mug it is traditionally served in. Whether pouring an alcoholic or mocktail version, the conductivity of the stylish vessel ensures an always frosty, deeply cold, delightful result.
The Productivity Party – Part One!
During the summer months, there is a lot to celebrate. Whether the gathering is to recognize an achievement, a milestone, or simply to share a bit of comradery, parties, like productivity, bring people together. This year, while you are toasting a birthday, the great weather, or just spending time with family and friends, consider serving up one of the ALTIUS team’s productivity-approved cocktails/mocktails! Margarita Refreshing and bold, this zesty party staple has a long history, likely dating back to the 1930s, when there were no bottled mixes or blenders.
The Excuse Cycle
Change is hard. Whether it be incremental or swift, it is typically met with some resistance. However, as Socrates once said “the secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.
Budgeting for a Quick Comeback!
The months leading up to a fiscal year turn can be stressful enough. In light of the current climate, healthcare organizations are faced with even more significant challenges. Any preliminary volume and staffing projections previously in place are now being cast aside and re-evaluated based on new strategies to restore financial stability.
HealthCARE and Compassion in the wake of COVID-19
Healthcare is a demanding industry. There are a LOT of emotions associated with each experience, from the high highs of saving a life to the low lows of losing one. In recent months due to the COVID-19 crisis, healthcare professionals have endured mentally and physically grueling work conditions never before experienced.
Eliminating Waste
The U.S. Healthcare System is currently wasting an estimated $765 Billion (23% of what is spent) per year due to inefficient operations! Surprisingly, the majority of this waste is not being generated by pricing failures and supply chain issues, but through workflow and labor management deficiencies.