Kelly Emrick MBA, PhD

Consider yourself a company owner or manager for a minute. Your firm is your valued asset, and you've devoted your heart, soul, and countless hours to its success. However, no matter how hard you work, the success of your business is dependent on the hard work, ingenuity, and devotion of your staff. That is why your first focus should be employee happiness. But how can you foster a healthy work atmosphere that fosters employee satisfaction? Let's look at the four foundational pillars of employee satisfaction: work-life balance, remuneration and benefits, leadership, and corporate culture.   Work-Life Integration For many people in today's fast-paced environment, attaining work-life balance is more of a pipe dream than a reality. Employees who can effectively balance their business and personal life, on the other hand, are happier, healthier, and more productive, according to research. They are less prone to burn-out and are more likely to remain with a firm in the long

The following peer-reviewed literature and real-world observations can be used to implement approaches that enhance patient satisfaction in healthcare settings: Establish a patient-centered care approach: This entails changing the emphasis of healthcare personnel to the patient's needs and preferences. Implement methods that engage patients in decision-making, respect their autonomy, and take their values and beliefs into account. This may be accomplished by educating healthcare workers on patient-centered communication approaches and ensuring patients participate actively in their treatment plans. Use video recordings of healthcare visits: Video recordings may help healthcare practitioners and patients communicate more effectively. Patients may examine the material presented, better comprehend their diagnosis and treatment choices, and ask any follow-up questions if their healthcare visit is recorded. This may improve patient satisfaction and participation in their treatment. Howe

What are your thoughts: Should cybercriminals be charged with murder if the patient dies due to the cyber intrusion?   Cyberattacks' Growing Effect on Patient Safety Erica Carbajal,  May 11, 2023 https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/patient-safety-outcomes/cyberattacks-growing-effect-on-patient-safety.html Links to an external site. Cyberattacks are becoming a more common occurrence at U.S. hospitals, with the number doubling between 2016 and 2021. This increase is causing significant disruptions to patient care, experts told  ABC News Links to an external site.  in a May 10 report.  Take the example of Jes Kraus, who visited the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington daily for radiation and chemotherapy treatments to fight stage three colorectal cancer. In October, the hospital notified Mr. Kraus that he could not come in for his appointment until further notice because a cyberattack had locked staff out of critical systems.  "Radiation was canceled for a week,&q

Study Analysis: The research and analysis for the study were conducted under the direction of the authors as part of an MIT Sloan Management Review research initiative in collaboration with and sponsored by Cognizant. Originating Authors of the study: Douglas A. Ready, Carol Cohen, David Kiron, and Benjamin Pring.  The Study The 2020 Future of Leadership Global Executive Study and Research Report finds that leaders may be holding on to behaviors that might have worked once but now stymie the talents of their employees. The report “The New Leadership Playbook for the Digital Age: Reimagining What It Takes to Lead” explores how the changing nature of competition, work, and society is influencing the future of leadership. The findings are sobering and warn today’s leaders to transform themselves and their teams to transform their organizations credibly. 1)       Just 12% of respondents strongly agree that their leaders have the right mindsets to lead them forward. 2)      Only 40% a

In self-discovery and personal transformation, a powerful duo can unlock our true potential and elevate our lives beyond measure: the growth and abundance mindsets. These ways of thinking, when fully embraced, can help us transcend our perceived limitations, overcome obstacles, and open our lives to a wealth of possibilities. The growth mindset, an idea brought to the forefront by renowned psychologist Carol Dweck, is a perspective that embraces the notion that our abilities, intelligence, and talents are malleable and can be cultivated through effort, perseverance, and learning from our experiences. Unlike the fixed mindset, which assumes our traits and abilities are set in stone, the growth mindset inspires resilience, fosters a passion for lifelong learning, and allows us to see challenges as opportunities for growth. To harness the power of the growth mindset, consider these approaches: Embrace the unknown: Dare to step outside your comfort zone and actively seek new cha

Making judgments is essential to both personal and professional efforts because it allows us to handle complex situations, deal with problems, and achieve desired outcomes. Adopting a systematic decision-making process may improve the capacity of people and organizations to make informed, useful, and rational judgments.   Step One in the Decision-Making Process The first step in the decision-making process is to identify and define the issue or problem that needs to be resolved. Correct issue diagnosis is essential because poorly defined or confusing problems may lead to inefficient remedies. Effective problem-solving may include gathering preliminary data, getting input from relevant parties, and determining the scope and ramifications of the issue at hand.   Step Two of the Decision-Making Process Gathering information and evaluating viable alternatives make up the second stage of the decision-making process. The next step after determining the issue is to collect relevant in

This book is a timely response to the pressing need for transformation within the health care sector.  In an age of ever-evolving technology, increasing costs, shifting demographics, declining reimbursements, and demands for quality health care, the need for innovative approaches to health care performance models has never been more critical. The health care landscape is characterized by constant change and growing complexities, which present both challenges and opportunities for stakeholders in the industry. This book, "Optimizing Outcomes: The Roadmap to Innovative Health Care Performance Models," seeks to offer a comprehensive guide to the design, implementation, and evaluation of novel performance models, aiming to drive improved patient outcomes, enhanced satisfaction, and efficient resource utilization.