Search Tag: Leadership
Educating-physicians-to-be-leaders
2019 26 Aug
Summary: For the clinician leaders healthcare desperately needs, training has to begin in medical school and continue throughout a career. The connection between great leaders and successful organisations that effectively innovate to remain competitive and provide shareholder value has been well demonstrated in business. To that end, many...Read more
Reducing-risks-and-generating-economic-benefits-2
2019 26 Aug
Did you know that IV filtration in an intensive care unit (ICU) could help to reduce risks and generate economic benefits? Introduction Intravenous administration of fluids and drugs is an important part of patient care for the critically ill. However, the contamination of infusion solutions by particles is a largely unknown and underestimated...Read more
Ache-congress-on-healthcare-leadership-2020-1
2020 23 Mar
CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS HEALTH RISK Find ACHE on Social Media Read more
Do-you-do-these-7-things-to-get-c-suite-behind-cyber-security
2019 30 May
As the healthcare C-suite reshuffles its priorities and the responsibilities of its members, technology chiefs in a healthcare organisation can have a hard time getting their voice heard. While the role of the CIO and CISO continues to take a more central position in decision-making, there can still sometimes be gaps in understanding...Read more
Value-oriented-management
2019 22 May
A leadership model for the health care sector In medical institutions, leaders are required to ensure, through delegation of responsibility, that working conditions are characterised by interdisciplinary thinking, team-oriented work and ongoing improvement. Leaders in the health sector must be aware of the fact that hospitals operate...Read more
21st-century-medicine-should-listen-to-17th-century-indian-emperors
2019 15 May
Over the last 35 years, the number of healthcare administrators in the US have grown by 3200%. However, there has only been a 150% growth in physicians during the same period. As of 2009, only 235 hospitals out of a total of 6000 hospitals in the US included physicians in top leadership roles. This is a significant decline from 35% physicians in...Read more
Building-radiology-s-future-junior-doctors-as-leaders
2019 14 May
Junior doctors today have worked in the NHS through some of its most tumultuous times. Those who commenced their working life in 2016 will have had the start of their careers coincide with the junior doctor strikes , and will now have seen many of their colleagues leave the NHS to work abroad, on a temporary, or indeed, on a permanent basis; however,...Read more
Confessions-of-a-female-radiologist
2019 30 Apr
In a report on the importance of diversity , a female junior radiologist faculty member examines the predominant themes that may affect the professional lives of many women in medicine and radiology. The report published in JACR , provides an eye-opening look into the obstacles and problems women come up against during the pursuit of their career...Read more
General-electric-appoints-eric-amoussouga-as-ge-francophone-africa-ceo
2019 02 Apr
Eric is also Sales Director for GE’s Grid Solutions Business across Sub-Saharan Africa General Electric (GE) has announced the appointment of Eric Amoussouga as the Chief Executive Officer for Francophone Africa. In this position, Eric will play a pivotal role in steering the next phase of strategy and growth for GE in Francophone...Read more
General-electric-appoints-brenda-mbathi-as-east-africa-ceo
2019 02 Apr
Based in Nairobi, Brenda will lead the development of diverse programs with public and private sector projects and partnerships across East Africa General Electric has announced the appointment of Brenda Mbathi as the Chief Executive Officer for East Africa. In her role, Brenda will play a pivotal role in steering the next phase...Read more
Understanding-bad-communication-2
2019 22 Feb
Deter defensiveness, solve problems Chris Argyris’ insights on bad communication and defensiveness are the building blocks for organisational communication. A celebrated business theorist, Chris Argyris (1923-2013) was James Conant Professor of Education and Organizational Behavior Emeritus at Harvard Business School. His concepts form...Read more
Experts-and-novices-getting-the-leadership-balance-right
2019 19 Feb
Managing a team is not easy. This is especially true in healthcare management where the team often comprises people with advanced technical and professional qualifications. These people can present quite a challenge to those tasked with leading and managing them – because this type of employee may not consider themselves to be subordinate to managers...Read more
Are-doctors-really-resistant-to-becoming-leaders
2019 12 Feb
The work of a doctor often involves managing a care team or coordinating teams. However, medical schools train their students to be medical specialists, often not providing formal training for future doctors to learn essential leadership skills such as how to lead a team and how to resolve conflict. A new study, led by Prof. Marco Sartirana,...Read more
Ache-congress-on-healthcare-leadership-2019
2019 04 Mar
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More-women-in-radiology-research-need-for-diversity-and-inclusion
2019 23 Jan
In a new study that examines the potential challenges and obstacles to female radiologists conducting research and publication of work, the American Association for Women Radiologists propose strategies to overcome these challenges. In the report published in Academic Radiology , researchers say that initiatives targeting the identified challenges...Read more
Highlights-from-the-i-i-i-blog-4
2019 21 Jan
(I expert, I question, I answer) Have you got something to say? Visit https://healthmanagement.org/blog/index or contact [email protected]. Michael E. Ramsay Chairman - Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management Baylor University Medical Center, US. TOP QUOTE FROM ZOOM-ON-PROFILE Making healthcare...Read more
Radiologists-administrators-must-be-partners
2019 15 Jan
Radiologists and administrators working together is key to successfully navigate within the current 'lion's arena'- unpredictable, demanding, shifting healthcare ecosystem. In a report published in the JACR , experts show that leadership of a department or organisation, when there is intentional and mindful doctor-administrator partnership results...Read more
Leading-change-and-value-1
2018 07 Nov
An alternative approach to leadership. Diabeter employs a leadership style which incorporates value into all its clinics. Prof. Henk-Jan Aanstoot explains how he keeps a motivated, coherent team and what his future plans are. Within Diabeter, we have developed a value-based healthcare (VBHC) model that transforms healthcare...Read more
Compassion-1
2018 07 Nov
The human dimension of productivity. Findings from recent studies on compassion in the workplace, the business case for compassion and some practical tips on how to create a more compassionate workplace. If you work in the healthcare sector, you agree that compassion is fundamental to patient care. The majority of the people...Read more
Medlab-lab-management-or-leadership-what-s-the-difference
2018 03 Oct
MEDLAB Europe continued today with a packed session focusing on laboratory management. Chaired by Dr Ernesto Casis, Clinical Director of Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron in Barcelona and Carlo Kaabar, Laboratory Manager at Al Zahra Hospital in the UAE, leading lab professionals addressed delegates from all over Europe. The session started...Read more
The-simu-leader-programme
2018 22 Sep
Simulation for building patient safety and quality leadership capacity Simu-Leader is an interactive simulation designed to build the skills needed for today’s safety and quality leaders. This article provides an overview of its assets and role in leadership development. Do healthcare leaders need simulation? Leaders and managers...Read more
Eusem18-leadership-lessons-and-the-importance-of-civility
2018 18 Sep
Experienced emergency medicine doctors shared their thoughts on leadership in several sessions at the European Society of Emergency Medicine congress in Glasgow last week. Ruth Brown, consultant in emergency medicine, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK spoke about emerging leadership. She reasoned that leaders need experience and self-confidence....Read more