Category: Quality Improvement

Smart Staff Surveys

By Gayle Porter
November 8, 2024

I heard about some fantastic solutions implemented by Advocate Health to improve the Nurse Manager role and the results make me feel hopeful. The problem they identified is that

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NASA, Spaceships, and Hospital Administration

By Gayle Porter
October 21, 2024

After creating a flawless, foolproof plan, NASA launched Apollo 13 on another mission to the moon in 1970. But they didn’t just sign off and watch the trip. They

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Safety: Worth A Fortune

By Gayle Porter
August 16, 2024

Have you noticed that our culture has become increasingly reactionary? I mean, there is an entire genre on YouTube for Reaction Videos. People sit and watch other people react

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“Jarvis, Fetch My Labs”

By Gayle Porter
August 2, 2024

Have you ever really considered the leap from one technology to another? Have you ever wondered what the future of healthcare will be? Will Jarvis report my cholesterol to

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What is the “Mortality Index” and Why Should I Care?

By Gayle Porter
June 14, 2024

Have you ever wondered if your facility is especially good or bad at taking care of certain patients? You’re not alone. I’ve talked to professionals across the nation, and

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Refuse to Stay Sick

By Gayle Porter
April 26, 2024

After fending off a cold, I was looking forward to tasting my food again, leaving the tissues at home, and hosting dinner nights with friends. Instead, our whole family

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