SELF TEST
ARE YOU MAXIMIZING REVENUES AND AVOIDING COSTS IN THESE TOUGH TIMES?
Answer these questions. Then see how you rate.
I understand the costs associated with CMS Never Events and am executing a plan to eliminate them.
Yes
No
I am maximizing market share by creating a practice environment that physicians prefer.
Yes
No
I have minimized the cost of employee turnover by creating a culture that makes it difficult to recruit them away.
Yes
No
I stay close to challenges and opportunities through daily rounding on employees.
Yes
No
I understand how the Magnet process can help reduce nursing turnover.
Yes
No
I’ve reduced risk management claims payments by dealing with difficult doctors.
Yes
No
I am confident that my organization has fully addressed JCAHO’s Sentinel Event Alert on disruptive behaviors.
Yes
No
I leverage staff expertise in finding cost savings.
Yes
No
I have involved my employees in a process to reduce supply costs.
Yes
No
Spring 2009 – Issue 11
Message From Quint
:
Build Accountability For Consistent Execution In Your Organization
It’s Now or Never: Eliminate Costly Never Events
Deal with Difficult Doctors… Reduce Claims Payments
Reduce Operating Expenses: Find Green Dollars
Moving to Magnet: Reduce RN Turnover
Accountability in the Small Hospital
Eight Tips for Tough Times
Reduce Infection Rates
Transform the Physician Experience
Take this SELF-TEST:
Are you maximizing revenues and avoiding costs in these tough times?