Leaders from MaineHealth, Cone Health Talk Rethinking Workflows and Hierarchies
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
During the symplr Healthcare Operations Summit in Chicago, hospital executives discussed strategies for improving patient care through collaboration and empowerment of frontline staff. They highlighted the necessity of involving all team members in quality improvement efforts and integrating patient perspectives. Omar Hasan from MaineHealth emphasized the importance of teamwork in quality and safety initiatives, while Vi-Anne Antrum from Cone Health noted the need for strong collaboration between nurses and physicians. Additionally, the inclusion of supply chain experts with clinical staff was discussed as a means to enhance operational efficiency and ensure nurses have timely access to essential supplies.
