- Spotlight:
Two Patient Safety Lessons for a Post-Pandemic Age - Share the Value of Membership With Your Colleagues
- Mitigating Physician Burnout
- Board of Governors Exam Prep
- Members in the News
Spotlight:
Two Patient Safety Lessons for a Post-Pandemic Age
Healthcare leaders are challenged to find ways of discussing error without assigning blame, but also without normalizing error.
Thomasine Gorry, MD, former vice chair, quality and safety/associate dean, continuing education, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, shares her thoughts on patient safety in this latest ACHE blog post “Two Patient Safety Lessons for a Post-Pandemic Age.”
Working as an ophthalmologist deployed to rows of tents lining the sidewalk leading to the ED during the pandemic, Gorry studied patient safety first-hand. She argues that the goal of patient safety should be “to deliver quality care without harm and, most importantly, without regret. A strong safety system should allow us to take risks and distinguish what was inevitable and what was avoidable.”
Now working in the pharmacovigilance branch of the pharmaceutical industry, Gorry’s blog post looks specifically at two items that she believes are systematically omitted when discussing patient safety: structural analysis of errors and individual responsibility for safety. Read her blog post here to learn more.
Share the Value of Membership With Your Colleagues
Earn points that you can redeem for rewards when you refer colleagues to join ACHE through the Leader-to-Leader Rewards Program. This program recognizes ACHE Members with reward points when they recruit colleagues and encourage current Members to advance to Fellow.
Points earned can be redeemed for discounts on ACHE education programs and books, or you can choose from a selection of ACHE merchandise, including a stainless steel, insulated tumbler, a designer inversion umbrella, a wireless charging pad and more. Members can redeem points as soon as they earn them or until Dec. 31 in the year after points were earned.
To learn more and start recruiting new members and earning rewards, visit ache.org/L2L. If you have any questions, please contact the Customer Service Center at (312) 434-9400 or contact@ache.org.
Mitigating Physician Burnout
Addressing physician burnout is complex and requires a multifaceted approach, but extensive research indicates that one of the most effective tools to combat it is physician engagement. By giving physicians a seat at the table when creating processes and solutions, healthcare leaders see positive effects across the organization from improved clinical performance metrics to reduced staff attrition.
Engaged physicians are also more likely to be committed to their healthcare organization's mission, goals and values, leading to higher quality of care. Their active involvement in decision-making and continuous improvement processes fosters a collaborative culture, driving innovation and efficiency in healthcare delivery. Engaged physicians also contribute to a positive work environment, reducing turnover and enhancing team morale.
There are several antecedents to embed into your leadership culture before tackling physician engagement. Physicians report that they need leaders who have open lines of communication, hold themselves accountable, invest in interpersonal relationships and give ample opportunities for engagement.
Learn more about strategies to improve physician engagement at the upcoming webinar “Improving Outcomes Through Physician Engagement” with Rachel Thompson, MD, CMO, Core Clinical Partners and immediate past president of the Society of Hospital Medicine. Thompson is experienced in building healthy workplace cultures across large healthcare systems and practice groups.
Core Clinical Partners, an ACHE Premier Corporate Partner, provided the content above.
Board of Governors Exam Prep
If you’re on the final step toward earning your FACHE®credential, you’ll find plenty of resources to help you prepare for the Board of Governors Exam in Healthcare Management. The Exam is designed to test your knowledge of healthcare management and your ability to apply it to real-world scenarios.
To begin your preparation, review the Exam Outline, which breaks down the different knowledge areas on the Exam by percentage and number of questions asked. To evaluate your level of skill, knowledge or competency in critical areas of healthcare management, use the ACHE Healthcare Executive Competencies Assessment Tool. This instrument can help identify areas of strength and those that may need additional skill development.
Additional resources to consider as you prepare for the BOG Exam include the recently updated Study Set and Study Bundle, as well as the Virtual Review Course and Flashcards (with digital access.)
If you’re ready to submit your application, take advantage of the BOG Exam Fee Waiver. If you submit your completed advancement application between now and June 30, along with the $250 application fee, ACHE will waive the $225 Board of Governors Exam fee for your approved application.
If you’re still considering whether FACHE is right for you, join us for one of our FACHE Overview Webinars. The next one is June 13, from 1–2 p.m. Central time.
For more information about the FACHE credential, visit our website or contact the ACHE Customer Service Center at (312) 424-9400 or contact@ache.org.
Members in the News
Visit ACHE Members in the News to read about leaders in the news—including Jay deVenny, FACHE, appointed CEO of Medical City Dallas. Also hear from Saima Aftab, MD, FACHE, vice president of business development and chief strategy officer, Nicklaus Children’s Health System, Miami, as she shares her insights on the recent trends in pediatric healthcare.