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Don’t underestimate the role of stewardship and creativity
when facing uncertainty.
When reflecting on the current uncertainties
facing healthcare, whether it’s funding cuts, staff
shortages, or the influx of information that staff
must learn, Lawrence acknowledges the
demand to do more with less. He explains how
SCL Health embraces the concept of
stewardship, “Our culture embraces the
mindset of being accountable and responsible
for the assets, tools, and finances that are
entrusted to us. We strongly believe that our
financial decisions should benefit not only our
associates, but our community.”
Lawrence also suggests that successfully doing
more with less requires creativity. Referencing an
example of associate engagement surveys that
highlighted a gap in learning and development,
Lawrence explains how their team creatively
developed new partnerships, assessments, and
metrics to change direction and gauge their
progress. “If we identify there are certain areas
that need targeting for improvement, we take
that very seriously here at SCL Health,”
Lawrence explains. “Combining new metrics,
partnerships with providers, and really studying
the resulting feedback has allowed us to
influence our partners in the creation of
healthcare-specific solutions that have allowed us
to take advantage of fully customized solutions
for pennies on the dollar.”
Lawrence adds, “We are of a mindset that
working with our partners and suppliers and
being clear about our organizational needs are
very important. And sometimes being creative
in our approach to those partnerships can lead
to more responsible spending. I rely greatly on
our partnerships with our supply chain
resources to ensure that we are getting the
greatest value for our communities, our patients,
and our associates.”
Lawrence also mentions recent progress that
SCL Health made by leveraging skill, scale, and
learning as part of the fabric of the organization.
He adds, “This is now a strategic perspective
that is embedded in our culture. With the work
of associates, senior leadership, and all
departments, we have made a collaborative
effort to turn a corner.”
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