Kevin D. Johnson, MBA, MHA, CLSSBB’s Post

As many healthcare organizations enter Q4-2024, with an eye on FY2025 fast approaching, the points in the following article highlight the complexities of balancing quality, resources, and technology – with the intent of remaining competitive within the market. In addition, regulations and payer models add to the complexity of caring for communities in a fiscally responsibility manner. https://lnkd.in/gvgybGbA

Interesting take on remote work in healthcare. Since the pandemic, the practice has becoming more prevalent for several reasons - including reducing costs associated with the traditional ‘brick and mortar’ framework; improved efficiency (presuming it can be measured); and the shift in workforce expectations and experience. Organizations that can balance all aspects of remote work most effectively will likely be above the curve as the industry continues to shift. https://lnkd.in/gY8bf6k3

For those of us who are in healthcare, you are likely keenly aware of the uptick in WPV against healthcare workers. OSHA, has published guidance to deter WPV and improve the "Culture of Safety"…a benefit to patients and healthcare workers.     https://lnkd.in/g468TffU.   https://lnkd.in/gBWThwwn

Greetings LinkedIn Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is looking to hire a Director of Engineering and Facilities to join the leadership team. The job posting is as follows: (https://lnkd.in/g6MfKwyj). Have a great rest of the day…

  Just sharing an article that I came across regarding “mid-level” providers on Bloomberg.com. As the healthcare industry continues to shift towards standardization and productivity benchmarking, the likelihood of NP utilization increasing is likely. As patients (aka consumers), continue to demand “retail” healthcare experiences, it is likely that the traditional provider model is not sustainable. Early morning, late evening, and weekend demands for availability can only be supported by utilizing NP’s to expand patient panel capabilities for ambulatory practices. https://lnkd.in/ge_9CaRt

Just passing along another healthcare market disruption in Illinois via the mergers and acquisitions platform. https://lnkd.in/gppGuaYh

I came across this interesting article on Beckers regarding gun violence across the nation and the impacts on the healthcare system. A byproduct of the violence is having a direct impact on safety (patients, staff, and providers) - contributing to the complexity of improving outcomes. https://lnkd.in/g7Unig-s

Here’s a quick take on the growing trend of healthcare organizations adapting total rewards programs to engage, recognize, and retail their workforce. https://lnkd.in/gTKjdXww

As we quickly approach the mid-point of Q2-2024, I was interested to see how YE2023 predictions compared to the actual outcomes of 2024, through April. Social determinants, managing readmissions, and mitigating HAI’s continue to be high priorities as we enter the last seven months of this year. https://lnkd.in/gZ2SkSRx

As more healthcare facilities across the nation look to operate at Medicare reimbursement rates, there is an increasing focus on patient satisfaction…in the form of HCAHPS scores. I came across the following Becker’s article that provides some high level strategies towards increasing satisfaction. https://lnkd.in/ghgx7acw