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I recently stepped off the governing Board of a 50+ year old private hospital after six years (2018-2023) chairing both the Clinical Governance Committee and in my last four years, the Board itself. Reflecting, i teased out six points for each year of service. 1. Leadership is in the moment. Challenges of the times always require that someone responds to the call to lead. Will you respond to the call to lead a compelling vision or will you rather sit it out? 2. Harness and maximize the full strengths and talents of the team. This will prevent the leader from the burden of feeling he/she alone must have all the solutions. Create a nurturing and productive environment and you will be amazed by what the team can accomplish. 3. We are simply performing roles and it is important to be appreciative of everyone’s gifts, talents and contributions to the team. We do this in the humility that our positions are an opportunity and a blessing to serve and not that the positions per se confer the greatest wisdom on us or that others in the team are unable to shine if given our roles. 4. Take responsibility for the good times as well as the challenging times. Avoid the fundamental attribution error where the good is attributable to your wisdom and efforts, but the bad is a reflection of the failings of the others including the external environment. Learn the applicable lessons, whether the outcomes are good or bad and keep things moving. 5. Opportunities always exist to continuously hone your skills and grow your knowledge. And you have a responsibility to plan your professional and personal development. You are not too old, experienced or knowledgeable to grow. 6. It is important to master the art of balancing short-term needs with longer term strategic goals. The real needs and lawful demands of team members should not simply all be sacrificed on the altar of a promise of a better future. If need be, and the present must be sacrificed for the future, then carve a stake in that future for those sacrificing today. sodzitettey@gmail.com

We are thrilled to have another opportunity to highlight and recognize a staff member or physician with the SMH Values Award! Any staff member or community member can nominate an SMH staff member or physician from any department who greatly exemplifies our ICARE Values: • Integrity • Compassion • Accountability • Respect • Excellence Do you know of a staff member you’d like to see recognized? Please send a nomination to communications@smhosp.on.ca no later than June 10, 2024. Please include: -> First and last name of the staff member ->Where the care or association with the staff member took place (specify hospital unit, health care location or department) ->Dates/timeframe of association with the staff member ->Your name and daytime telephone number ->Your relationship to the staff member (i.e. patient (former or present), friend, colleague, former student or colleague). Then, provide a short write up (250-500 words) explaining why this staff member deserves to be recognized. This may include a brief description of his or her qualities, specific examples of the staff member’s efforts and dedication, and how they made an impact in your life or the lives of others. (NOTE: Your story must have taken place in the last year, between June 1, 2023 and June 1, 2024. Staff may not be nominated by a member of their family). Thank you for helping us recognize our wonderful staff at SMH!

Client feedback is truly invaluable! When our clients take a moment to share their experiences, it not only fuels our passion but also drives our commitment to excellence. We deeply appreciate every word and are grateful for the trust placed in us. Cheers to successful collaborations and shared achievements! #easyqsolutions #clientsuccess #medicaldeviceregulatory #qms #regulatoryconsultants

Thank you Mirek Skrypak for leading the NELFT NHS Foundation Trust Board Pocket QI session yesterday. Was a great way to get us all on the same page with our understanding of quality improvement across the Trust as well as considering our role as leaders in supporting quality improvement. Was good to focus on outcomes for those who use our services when it comes to Board discussions about QI, rather than being caught up in the operational details about the number of projects or people trained. A good shift for us in terms of considering quality improvement strategically and alongside other work that is happening. We talked a lot about how we give people permission to focus on quality improvement when there can be many perceived barriers such as time, resource and competing priorities. One of the things I have been thinking about since the session is the challenge for organisational wide corporate services. We are often empowered to make decisions about where we focus our improvement efforts, as well as the professional expertise and the data to support our improvements. Where we come unstuck is not having the buy in across the organisation. I've often been in organisational wide meetings where I think we have agreed priorities, or agreed what the team will not be working on, only to have this undone when someone outside of the team wants their work prioritised. There is definitely more work to do in positioning comms and other corporate services as experts in our fields, working towards the same organisational goals and being respected to make decisions about where and how we spend our time and expertise for maximum benefit. Interested to hear views from others who have successfully supported and protected their teams time to focus on improvement while managing the expectations of others outside of the team...

Reflecting on Our Journey: A Year of Growth and Unity at HLB Puerto Rico 🌟 As we bid farewell to an incredible year, HLB Puerto Rico is proud to share a special video that captures the essence of our journey together. This recap isn't just about the moments we've shared; it's a tribute to the values that define us. 🌟 Leadership- Our journey was steered by the inspiring leadership within every team member. It’s their vision and guidance that illuminated our path towards success. ❤️ Passion- The passion that drives us is palpable in every project we undertake, every challenge we overcome, and every innovation we introduce. 🌈 Happiness- From spontaneous celebrations to the fulfillment of achieving our goals, happiness has been the cornerstone of our workplace culture. 🎨 Creativity- Our team's creativity has been a beacon of innovation, pushing us to explore new ideas and solutions. 🙏 Gratitude- We are immensely grateful for the dedication, hard work, and spirit of every individual who calls HLB Puerto Rico home. 🤝 Kindness- Kindness has been our compass, guiding us to support each other and our community with empathy and understanding. 🔗 Unity- The unity among our team members has been our strength, enabling us to achieve more together than we ever could apart. 🚀 Success- This year has been marked by numerous successes, each one a testament to our collective effort and determination. 🌱 Growth- Together, we have grown, not just in numbers or achievements, but in our knowledge, skills, and relationships. Together we make it happen is not just a phrase; it's our reality. Every laugh shared, every milestone achieved, and every challenge faced has brought us closer and made us stronger. As we look towards the horizon, ready to embrace what 2024 has in store, we do so as a united, passionate, and determined family. Join us in celebrating our journey and the endless possibilities that lie ahead. #HLBPuertoRicoLLC #Teamwork #Growth #Unity #Leadership #Passion #Success

Compliance is in my hands!

👩🏽💻 Quality Counts – Systems to Avoid the Rush to the Audit Do you have a framework & documents that guide your organisation to deliver high quality service & meet the requirements of the Aged Care Quality Standards? This in-person one-day workshop is for CHSP-funded service providers who want to do a health check on their Quality Management System & make sure it drives quality. The workshop includes discussion, case studies, the opportunity to review some of your organisation’s documents + hands-on activities. WHY IS A QUALITY HEALTH CHECK IMPORTANT? Making sure your systems & processes meet the requirements of the Standards is vital. Getting your quality frameworks & systems right will help your team work consistently & support you to deliver the best outcomes to older people. It will also reduce the rush before an audit. THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU NO MATTER WHAT STAGE YOU’RE AT. If you already have frameworks & a system to support quality in your organisation, bring them along. We’ll share some fundamentals & ideas, & you can review what you have. If you’re developing a quality framework or new quality system, bring along what you’ve done so far. We’ll work with you to identify ways to build & strengthen what you’ve got. WHO’S IT FOR Managers, CEOs, compliance & quality managers from CHSP-funded aged care services. Team members from smaller CHSP providers are strongly encouraged to attend. Board members welcome. WHEN & WHERE 13 November Melbourne 18 November Echuca FACILITATED BY Beth Scott, Quality Service Improvement PRESENTED BY The SSD Connect Alliance. The Echuca Workshop is presented in partnership with Intereach. To find out more & register for Melbourne go here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gV4UEC-D To find out more & register for Echuca go here 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/guj8dDUD

Associations fill the gap between what happens in school and on the job 🤝 They bring people together — competitors join the same team to improve the industry. According to Carey Goryl, CAE, CPRP, CEO of the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment, one huge part of her role is change management. Associations have the power to change everything (even in slow-to-evolve industries like healthcare). Tune in to learn more 🎧

A huge congrats to you, Stuart (Stu)! Segal is fortunate to have you in your new role, and I’m excited to see the ATC team’s continued success under Jeff’s #leadership! 🍾 🥂 💙 #publicsector #HR #HumanResources #employeebenefits #localgov #localgovernment #informationtechnology #technology #consulting

Last time, we discussed the basics of consulting. This time, we will go a bit deeper and cover: - Examples of consulting projects highlighting challenges, strategies, and outcomes. - Techniques for building strong relationships, effective communication, and handling difficult situations. - An overview of project management tools and AI integration to enhance efficiency. - Strategies for staying relevant I hope to see you at the Webinar. Link to register below #womeninhealthcare #WHCM #consulting #healthcare