Outcomes Rocket

It's never acceptable, especially in healthcare, to be bullied, intimidated, or harassed.

In this podcast episode, Mary Beth Kingston interviews Dr. Lynn Van Male, President of Lyn Van Male LLC. Lynn highlights the importance of a comprehensive approach to violence prevention, emphasizing that it involves everyone in the workplace, from employees to leadership. She highlights the need for training to recognize signs of escalation, intervening appropriately, and creating a reporting system. Lynn also stresses the individualized nature of threat management, discarding the notion of a one-size-fits-all approach. She then outlines protective factors and how healthcare organizations can use them to lessen the threat that certain behaviors pose. Lynn discusses the importance of de-escalation methods, focusing on their effectiveness when integrated into a broader strategy. Finally, according to Dr. Lynn Van Male, workplace violence is an ongoing procedure. Leaders must put these strategies into effect and be ruthless about adhering to them.

Tune in and gain a holistic approach that can contribute to preventing workplace violence in your healthcare organization and fostering a safer environment!

Envision a platform dedicated to filling the void in nutritional support for pediatric patients.

In this episode, Tracy Warren, co-founder and CEO of Astarte Medical, shares updates and insights on the work they are doing specifically in the field of precision nutrition for infants. Tracy explains the importance of the first thousand days and how nutrition during this critical period can shape long-term health outcomes. Tracy also discusses the challenges faced by clinical teams in providing optimal nutrition care and how Astarte Medical's platform addresses these gaps through EMR integration and data visualization. Furthermore, Tracy talks about the expansion of their platform into the cardiac ICU and their goal to make clinical nutrition accessible to a wider range of patients. 

Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation on the impact of nutrition and the power of technology in improving outcomes for infants and children.

Here’s an interesting take on leveraging existing technology and care structures to address the mental health crisis.

In this episode, Nishi Rawat talks about how she’s working with her OpenBeds initiative to improve access to mental health and substance disorder treatments. She explains how it seamlessly integrates with the 988 crisis helpline, offering efficient digital intake, assessment, and mobile crisis team dispatch, and emphasizes the importance of hands-on care.

Listen to this episode and learn how Dr. Nishi Rawat is leading an important transformation in healthcare for mental health access and treatment!

In this episode, join us for a compelling interview with Dr. Fatima Paruk, Chief Health Officer at Salesforce and Senior Vice President of Industry Advisory for HLS.

Dr. Paruk delves into the transformative role of technology in healthcare, emphasizing its power to enhance patient outcomes. She discusses the significance of leveraging technology to strengthen healthcare relationships and drive better results. The episode explores the game-changing impact of artificial intelligence in reducing the cognitive burden and costs associated with developing new drugs. Dr. Paruk's insights underscore the crucial intersection of healthcare and technology, paving the way for innovative solutions and improved patient care.

Tune in now to explore the transformative potential of technology and artificial intelligence. Engage with Dr. Paruk and be part of the conversation shaping the future of healthcare and technology.

In this illuminating podcast episode, we delve into a dynamic conversation about a comprehensive exploration of the ever-evolving landscape of health and wellness with Alexa Mikhail, Health and Wellness Reporter at Fortune Magazine. 

Alexa underscores the significance of combating loneliness, increasing health span, and managing menopause within the workplace. Gain insights into the nuances of AI in healthcare and the urgent need to address clinician burnout. Be inspired and take actionable steps in addressing your own questions about living well and working well. 

Join the conversation and stay tuned for promising further enriching discussions. 

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Elevate your wellness journey with a health coach and community support for optimal health outcomes.

In this episode, Brittany Busse shares her compelling journey from urgent care to focusing on supporting happy physicians & healthy patients by integrating digital health tools to enhance patient-physician relationships. Britanny emphasizes the importance of healthcare coaches and their profound understanding of a patient's community and barriers to health.

Stay tuned to discover how the combination of wellness, patient collaboration, and the use of health technology can lead to cost savings, improved outcomes, and less burden on the healthcare system.

Ensuring frontline workers are equipped with the essential tools to elevate and enrich the overall patient experience is paramount.

In this episode, Ed Finn, Business Development Manager of Fiber at Crown Castle, dives into the vital role infrastructure plays in advancing healthcare technologies. Crown Castle, a health facilities-based carrier, offers services such as dark fiber, and Wi-Fi managed fiber and owns 40% of the nation's towers, enabling customized Wi-Fi solutions. Ed explains why he collaborates with regional partners to promote healthcare solutions that align with their key performance indicators. He also highlights the use of ambient intelligence, emphasizing the importance of supporting those workers with the right tools and technologies to enhance the overall patient experience.

Stay tuned to discover how Crown Castle is reshaping the future of healthcare infrastructure.

Empowering lives in crisis, Crisis Textline offers 24/7 text-based mental health support, turning alarming statistics into stories of hope and resilience.

In this episode, Shairi Turner, Chief Health Officer at Crisis Text Line, delves into the importance of spreading awareness and normalizing conversations around mental health. Shairi highlights the alarming statistics that suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens and young adults. She emphasizes the disproportionate impact on youth of color, girls, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Shairi talks about the vital work they do in providing free, 24/7 text-based mental health support in English and Spanish. She shares how Crisis Textline is spreading awareness and reaching those in need, as well as how listeners can get involved and make a difference as volunteers. 

Join us as we delve into this crucial conversation on mental health and learn how we can all contribute to making a positive impact.

Strong community partnerships and shared responsibility are vital for effective threat assessment and management in healthcare.

In this episode, Mary Beth Kingston, Chief Nursing Officer at Advocate Health, discusses workplace violence prevention with Randy Stephan, VP for Security, and Mark Concordia, Executive Director for Workforce Violence Prevention. They focus on threat and risk assessment in healthcare, highlighting the importance of identifying and preventing targeted violence. The episode emphasizes the science and evidence-based approach to threat assessment and underscores the need for multidisciplinary partnerships, executive buy-in, expertise, resources, and governance in establishing effective programs. Mark and Randy also discuss external engagement and collaboration with law enforcement and community partners.

Stay tuned as we explore the proactive strategies and collaborative efforts that contribute to creating safer environments within the healthcare industry.

Time is critical in healthcare, but so is data analysis. 

Lisa Collins, the CEO of Optum Advisory Services and responsible for the payer, provider, and strategy and growth teams, discusses how they are developing their algorithms to predict the healthcare needs in a community. Today’s healthcare system is based on adapting to the patient volume changes they might get at any given time, and there’s a labor challenge to be tackled. Lisa also shares a quick dive into the revenue cycle at Optum and how they are deploying the technology. Every healthcare company now must concentrate on removing the administrative burden from the physicians’ shoulders. 

Tune in to listen to this quick chat about predicting tools in healthcare!