What's Going to Happen Tomorrow? Succession Planning During Emergencies
Release Date: 03/06/2021
2021 at a Glance: Your Personal Year in Review
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This past year has been one for the books, especially in the healthcare world. As health systems have faced persistent challenges from the pandemic, workforce changes, and ongoing shifts in our country, we reflect on how this past year has impacted our listeners. Joining us is Modern Healthcare's Aurora Aguilar, Editor-in-Chief, to discuss a recent survey taken by Next Up Listeners.
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What Comes Next? What Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leaders Should Prioritize in 2022 with Kou Thao
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Many healthcare organizations took a serious look at their diversity, equity, and inclusion position and decided to do more in 2020 and 2021. But what should be on the priority list for 2022 and beyond?
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Patients as Experts: How to Really Become a Patient-Centered Health System with Melinda Karp
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Patients are finally being recognized as customers with the power to choose their providers. Health systems have responded to this by installing experience officers and investing in patient-centered care delivery — but what about including patients in designing the services and programs on the front-end?
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Strategic Planning for the Nursing Shortage with Kathleen Sanford (Pt. 2)
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses have been our foundation. Now, they're exhausted and leaving their careers altogether. This, on top of a previously pending nursing shortage, means long-term strategic planning for nursing care and nursing leaders may require some changes.
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Strategic Planning for the Nursing Shortage with Kathleen Sanford (Pt. 1)
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Nurses have been the backbone of the pandemic response. Now, data shows they're exhausted and jumping ship, on top of a previously pending nursing shortage. As a result, long-term strategic planning for nursing care and nursing leaders may look different this time around.
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Surviving the Transitions: How to Prepare for a Change in Leadership with Lisa Spengler
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Leadership changes are common in health systems, but how do you show your worth to the new person at the head of your meeting table? How do you assess a new leader, and then add the value they care about to avoid being replaced? In this episode, Assistant Director of Digital Strategy Lisa Spengler shares insights from her over 20 years working for University of Chicago Medicine — where she has built the knowledge and relationships that have made her indispensable.
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Re-Evaluating Job Candidates Post-COVID-19 with Jason Hutton
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COVID-19 has led a lot of people to re-evaluate life — especially their careers. Workers in all fields are quitting their jobs in search of new roles, and healthcare professionals are no different. Due to burnout, some are leaving. Thanks to inspiration, more are on track to enter the field. Amidst it all, how should hiring decision-makers in health systems approach finding new candidates? Jason Hutton, Vice President of Human Resources at Access Community Health Network, offers his insights.
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COVID-19 PTSD and Burnout: How Health Systems Can Support Their Nursing Teams with Dr. Ernest Grant
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The whiplash from COVID is still aching — especially for nurses. Nursing teams around the nation are still feeling the impacts of caring for COVID-19 patients, including feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and depressed. Plus, some are considering leaving the profession altogether. In this episode, we're talking to Dr. Ernest Grant, President of the American Nurses Association, about how health systems can support their nurses' mental health now and moving forward.
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The Vendors You Choose Have a Major Economic Impact: Are You Buying From Diverse Vendors?
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It's one thing to have a stellar bench of diverse executives on your board and senior leadership team. But it's quite another to also have an amazing lineup of diverse vendors who can create jobs because of opportunities with your healthcare organization.
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Your Health System Is in the Press — But It's Not Good News: Dealing with Bad Press with Rosemary Plorin
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Most health systems are bound to experience bad press at one time or another. But bad press doesn't have to be the last word. How do you make sure you come out smelling like roses? In this episode, we're talking to Rosemary Plorin, Crisis Counselor and CEO of Lovell Communications, a Healthcare PR and Crisis Communications firm, about how health systems can prepare for and navigate bad press.
info_outlineSuccession planning is key to ensuring that hospital leadership transitions do not affect hospital operations or patient care. However, nearly half of hospital boards do not have a plan in place. Most do not have someone who could step in as CEO. This is especially concerning when there may be sudden departures in the midst of a healthcare crisis.
Today, we're speaking with Susan DeVore and Michael Alkire of the healthcare improvement company, Premier, Inc. about emergency succession planning. Susan is the current CEO of Premier, and will be stepping down in May, when she will be succeeded by Michael.