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Continued From Page 8 said often they accept jobs within their network . For a long-term solution , Murphy said the situation calls for working with students in lower grades to impress upon them the excellent career opportunities available in healthcare .
The health network is also listening carefully to the staff ’ s concerns of workplace violence and implementing programs and policies to safeguard the well-being of everyone in their facilities .
Hackensack Meridian ’ s commitment to diversity , equity and inclusion is one of their network ’ s seven strategic priorities . “ We believe diversity alone is not effective . We must also have an equitable and inclusive environment to ensure our success ,” added Murphy . Hackensack Meridian also launched a groundbreaking social determinants of health program . Murphy commented that one year after its launch the network provided one million referrals to community partner organizations for its patients .
While reverberations from the pandemic continue , Murphy pointed to the expansion of telehealth service as one positive result of the public health crisis . Initially , it focused on mental health care , but it quickly grew as patients enjoyed receiving care from their homes , she explained . Many people are averse to crowded waiting rooms and a virtual appointment with a nurse or doctor removes that obstacle . Murphy said personalized medicine , technology and innovations with artificial intelligence are exploding in the healthcare industry and promise to reshape it .
Lori Herndon , President and CEO AtlantiCare Chair , New Jersey Hospital Association Board of Trustee
AtlantiCare is committed to serving our diverse communities through the innovative solutions and partnerships we have developed and implemented . “ This fall we will continue addressing social determinants of health , which include lack of nutritional food , secure housing and reliable transportation . We ’ ll also focus on increasing access and will be investing in our teams , technology , facilities and services .,” Herndon said .
Furthermore , the president said : “ Our new Medical Arts Pavilion will open in Atlantic City and will expand our Safe Beginnings , Maternal Fetal Medicine , Family Planning , and Centering Pregnancy programs aimed at preventing maternal and infant mortality . In addition , we will expand our Federally Qualified Health Center ( FQHC ) Family Medicine Teaching Clinic and Medical Education Program in the Pavilion . These programs are key to addressing the national shortage of primary care providers and to caring for our community . Our 40-station Chronic Dialysis Unit in partnership with Fresenius Kidney Care will open at this site . At our hospital ’ s Mainland Campus in Pomona , an expansion includes 50 new private medical surgical rooms , and new
Lori Herndon , President and CEO AtlantiCare Chair , New Jersey Hospital Association Board of Trustee
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Navigating the Great Resignation
By Steve Adubato , PhD , Freelance Contributor
The pandemic-era trend known as the “ Great Resignation ,” where workers are quitting their jobs in search of opportunities amid strong labor demand , is a reality for so many leaders . Consider the following “ best practices ” that can increase the odds that your best people will want to stay on board :
◾ Stay connected . Consistent communication with every team member must become part of your leadership DNA . It is not a check off the box kind of thing . It is keeping it top of mind and staying engaged .
◾ Acknowledge your people . Great leaders are vigilant in recognizing when team members succeed . Send an e-mail about someone doing a great job , not just to them but to the entire team .
◾ Show me the money . Given how many options people have in the marketplace , you ’ ve got to invest the dollars , if you can afford it . No , it is not a guarantee that people will stay , but it doesn ’ t hurt .
◾ Lead on a two-way street . It ’ s one thing to communicate goals that YOU would like a team member to accomplish , but it is also important that a team member is given the opportunity to tell you what he or she thinks is important .
◾ Variety motivates . If you do the same thing every day , you are going to feel unmotivated . Smart leaders are constantly looking at a team member ’ s responsibilities and looking for ways to challenge them to get outside their comfort zone .
◾ Be consistent in your expectations . Communicate to employees exactly what you expect . Changing expectations on a whim and can be frustrating to a team member .
Steve Adubato , PhD , is the author of five books , with his newest , “ Lessons in Leadership 2.0 : The Tough Stuff ”, to be published later this year . He is an Emmy
® Award-winning anchor with programs airing on Thirteen / WNET ( PBS ) and NJ PBS who has appeared on CNN , Today Show and NPR . Steve Adubato ’ s “ Lessons in Leadership ” video podcast with co-host Mary Gamba airs Sundays at 10 a . m . on News 12 +. For more information visit
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