Posted July 01, 2017
This Q&A with practicing emergency department physician and Studer Group Medical Director Dan Smith, MD outlines practical tips you can use to improve flow in your emergency department.
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Posted June 21, 2017
Often, the focus of transitions of care is solely on the discharge process. While it is important to get that step right, there are other transitions our patients face that require diligence to ensure we give our patients what they need.
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Posted June 21, 2017
Did you know that the scale for responses in the Transitions of Care is different from other HCAHPS domains? Learn the right questions to ask to develop a comprehensive care plan that captures the preferences, understanding and responsibilities of the patient and caregiver after discharge.
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Posted June 19, 2017
Technology is great, but it does not always save us time. Get tips from Studer Group coach, Jackie Gaines, for improving your time management skills.
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Posted June 16, 2017
This year marks Studer Group Canada’s 10th anniversary. We’ve grown rapidly – from working with a small group of healthcare organizations in 2007 to supporting a diverse network of more than 20 leading organizations today. Our partners range from small rural hospitals to large community and regional health centers [centres] to major academic health science centers.
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Posted June 08, 2017
What's Right in Health Care® is Studer Group's annual conference on leading practices. The spotlight is on high-performing healthcare organizations that are making major clinical and operational improvements, and sustaining these results over time. Get a glimpse of what happened at the 2016 event and get ready for the next event to be held in August 2017.
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Posted May 30, 2017
Answering tough questions from your team is a fundamental skill for all leaders. Learn four steps to guide your responses so you are communicating effectively.
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By
Hugh Brown, CEO, St. David’s Georgetown Hospital •
Sheri Underwood, MSN, BSN, RN
Posted May 22, 2017
St. David’s Georgetown had a problem with high turnover for new employees. By implementing and hardwiring Studer Group’s peer interviewing practice, they reduced their turnover rates from more than 20 percent to less than 10 percent.
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Posted May 18, 2017
Studer Group coach Kris Ann Piazza offers healthcare professionals tips and actions for building resilience.
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By
Debbie Caskey, RN
Posted April 25, 2017
The purpose of designating “meeting free zones” on your schedule is not to tackle your everyday to-do list; use that sacred time for meaningful, outcomes-focused conversations and actions.
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