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Employee Satisfaction Now more than ever. Pam Cushing BS, RPSGT, RST, RRT pcushing@iuhealth.org. Conflict of Interest. __ x __I do not have any potential conflicts of interest to disclose, OR ____I wish to disclose the following potential conflicts of interest:
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Employee SatisfactionNow more than ever Pam Cushing BS, RPSGT, RST, RRT pcushing@iuhealth.org
Conflict of Interest __x__I do not have any potential conflicts of interest to disclose, OR ____I wish to disclose the following potential conflicts of interest: Type of Potential Conflict/Details of Potential Conflict ____Grant/Research Support ____Consultant ____Speakers’ Bureaus ____Financial support ____Other
objectives • Explain the Importance of Employee Satisfaction • Illustrate Areas That Can Increase Employee Satisfaction • Discuss Why Facilities Fall Short with Employee Satisfaction
Facts to know • Company’s Largest Expense & Greatest Asset Is: “Employees” • Reimbursement Directly Related to Patient Satisfaction Scores (ACOs) Increased Employee Satisfaction = Increased Patient Satisfaction
a) Why is it important??? • Better Quality Care for Less $ • Must Increase Revenue via Optimal Reimbursement • Must Retain Employees / Decrease Turnover Employee Engagement #1 • Not Have Employees That Are “Viruses”
Value of Employee engagement www.talentkeepers.com
Communication / feedback “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” –George Bernard Shaw • Most Important Skill in Toolchest • Upward & Downward • Listening • Rounding / Coaching & Gaining Trust
Communication / feedback Towel Monkey
Reward / recognition • Public Acknowledgement • Personal Thank-You Notes • Attractive Rewards
Ceu options • Reimbursement Possibilities • Company Provided Options • Paid Time Off Provisions • Scheduling Adjustments • Free Web-Based Offerings
High intensity work teams • Involving Employees via Teamwork Opportunities • Provides Empowerment • Increases Trust • Employees Participate in Activities & Have a Say in Their Day-to-Day Work
Work-life balance Enhances Life Outside of Work • Wellness Programs • Flexible Schedules • Employee Assistance
c) employee satisfaction...Making it work If It’s So Easy, Why Do We Sometimes Fail? • Accountability • Consistency • Lack of Importance • Other Tasks to Complete
Important takeaways: • Utilize Satisfaction Tools • Evaluate Outcomes • Provide Leadership / Guidance • Create the Atmosphere That Allows Employees to Do a Productive Job