Like most folks, when I was transitioning from active duty, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do but I knew I needed a “well rounded” resume to increase my chances of getting a job. In talking with job seekers and transitioning veterans I think this is a universal goal. But how? How do […]
The Importance Of Finding The Right Work Culture In Your Job Search
This is part one in a three-part series to help transitioning veterans assess an organization’s culture. One of the most rewarding lines of work that Josh and I do is volunteering to help transitioning veterans navigate the maze of leaving the service. Josh and I are frequently asked, “How do you know if an organization […]
Are You Playing Inside or Outside the Box?
Managers say, “I want out-of-the-box ideas!” but they seldom mean it. When you show up with new ideas and new perspectives, managers can get threatened very easily. Your fellow employees can get threatened, too. I have participated in a number of conversations about wanting out of the box thinkers. I have seen posts criticizing folks […]
You cannot Push a Rope
There are many views on leadership and management and ways to ensure team success but there is one picture that has helped develop a model to ensure team growth and success. It is the view that every team member is holding onto a tope and the leader is guiding the team on a journey up […]
Patient Self-Management
Higher patient activation rates result in lower rates of healthcare utilization. WBB Take: Patient Activation Measures (PAM) are a key component in improving patient care and reducing healthcare costs. Due to the increasing number of patients with chronic conditions it is necessary for physicians and providers to ensure their patients are competent in understanding their […]
Certification vs. Education
Throughout professional circles there has been an ongoing discussion regarding the best way to round out a resume. Is it better to pursue a master’s degree or a professional certification? This questions revolves around a series of other questions that get to the heart of the question. What will give my salary the best pay […]
Care Transitions
Sun Health Care Transitions (SHCT) launched a transitional care program that reduced readmission rates by 57% among patients 65 or older. The program yielded an estimated savings of $17.3 million. WBB Take: Care transitions are a high-risk stage in the overall patient journey, and suboptimal transitions can lead to high 30-day readmission rates. The current […]
Antibiotic Shortage Crisis
Manufacturing shortages of some antibiotics are fostering instances of antimicrobial resistance in patients who receive less-effective medicines to treat their conditions. WBB Take: Several manufacturing disasters and unforeseen events have caused a worldwide shortage of some widely-used antibiotics, manufactured and distributed by only a few drug companies. Low and middle-income countries are experiencing the effects […]
Three Tips for Improving Patient Satisfaction
To provide a positive patient experience and boost patient satisfaction scores physicians can focus on clear communication, the patient’s perception of time spent during an encounter, and patient access to specialist care. WBB Take: Physicians must adjust their bedside manner to cater to a patient population that increasingly seeks a deeper interpersonal relationship with their […]