Urogynecology specialist Whitney Hendrickson-Cahill details the steps an interdisciplinary team followed to reduce surgical site infections (SSIs) following hysterectomy procedures, aiming to improve patient outcomes, shorten recovery times, and reduce healthcare costs at University of Utah Health.
Chantal and Chanda discuss challenges New Americans face based on experiences with the Redwood Health Center, and how their teams are committed to improving support for patients facing health disparities.
The Shared Governance Support Team has developed a list of resources for new shared governance leaders to equip them to lead and guide team members in engaging in shared decision-making at the local level.
Human resources and organizational culture experts Clare Lemke and Byron Garritson share tips for leaders on how to manage respectful workplace conversations and establish appropriate boundaries during times of heightened political differences.
Leaders and experts across the system collaborate to share resources and insights, empowering teams to cultivate long-term financial strength.
When internal conflicts, or relationship ruptures, put our culture of wellness and psychological safety to the test, how do we navigate these tough conversations? Resiliency Center’s Jake Van Epps discusses the importance of acknowledging relationship ruptures and value repairing them to reinforce team cohesion and resiliency.
As teams across the UUHC Department of Nursing work to implement shared governance in their areas, we’re talking with Team Chairs about their teams’ experiences and the impact shared governance has had so far. This month, Christian Leon from Redwood Health Center Primary Care shares how shared governance has empowered their team and increased staff satisfaction.
Every summer, Utahns head to the mountains for camping, biking, rafting and other activities. And every summer, many a family is left without a stove, or a helmet, or a…because it was left at home. Thrill-seeker and quality manager Cindy Spangler wants to prevent your next packing mishap with a customized camping checklist.
Recent Ph.D. graduate Natasha Ansari addresses gaps in nursing training regarding the moral distress inherent in patient care and provides insights for educators and strategies for bedside management.
Resiliency Center Director and clinical psychologist Megan Call explains how leaders can use Better U survey data to understand how stress and burnout impacts their team and provides ways to take appropriate action.
U of U Health's Patient and Family Advisory Council and Advise Utah recently gathered feedback from patients and caregivers on inpatient surveys and communication. Patient Experience's Corrie Harris, Marcie Hopkins, and Shayma Salih share insights from these advisory councils.
A Strengths-Based, Improvement Science Framework to Foster Team Well-Being and Promote Flourishing in the Workplace.
