emergency department directors academy phase iii spring 2020 · dealing with problem performance...
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Emergency Department Directors Academy Phase III Spring 2020 The Problem Provider DESCRIPTION The problem provider comes in many forms, among them: bad attitude, poor clinician, slow as molasses, too fast, and impaired. This presentation will focus on the development of early recognition and rapid response. Counseling methods, corrective actions, termination procedures will be described and practiced. OBJECTIVES
• Describe typical forms of the problem provider requiring counseling and remediation including impairment, harassment, inefficiency, behavioral issues, poor communication skills, knowledge gaps, etc.
• Define the components of a counseling session including communication style, content, setting goals, creating buy-in, and documentation.
• Develop a plan for counseling and remediation and determine how success will be measured. • Role play a termination procedure. • Provide references after termination.
2/3/2020, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM FACULTY: Randy L. Pilgrim, MD, FACEP DISCLOSURE: (+) No significant financial relationships to disclose
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The Problem Provider
Randy Pilgrim, MD, FACEP
ACEP EDDA Phase III
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Objectives
1. Self Assessment
2. Role Play
3. Skills Lab
4. Difficult Issues
5. Separation
6. Round-table discussions
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Medical Director Roles(Just a few)
• Clinician• Leader• Manager• Communicator• Educator• Problem Solver • Role Model
• Team-builder• Coach• Counselor
• RELATIONSHIPS
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Common IssuesClinical• Knowledge• Skills• Proficiency• Cognitive Issues• Productivity• Documentation
Non Clinical• Efficiency• Teamwork • Communication• Peer Issues • Attitude / emotional issues• Impairment• Inappropriate language / behavior• Sexual harassment• Personal habits
Other• Rejects targets and goals • Doesn’t participate• Debates everything; never satisfied• Family or personal issues• Repetitive problems
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5Individual Performance
Team Performance
Organizational Performance
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Doing this well can mean:
• Excellent medical care• Meeting targets• Happier workplace• Great relationships• Pride, satisfaction• Productive partnerships• Sustainable excellence
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Mission, Vision, Values
Effective Relationships
EliminateUndesirable
ResultsReinforceDesirableResults
Getting this “right”
GreatTeams
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Is this a “Problem”?If it’s a problem for:
– The team– The leadership– A significant stakeholder
If it’s not consistent with:– Mission and Vision– Guiding Principles– Acceptable behavior or performance standards– Progress toward targets and goals
Then, it’s a problem.
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Dealing with Problem Performance
Three options:
Prevent it.
Remove it.
Change it.
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What’s So Difficult?
• Not trained• Unsure of role or
responsibilities• Intimidated• Fear negative
reactions• Relationship risk
• Reminds us of our own shortfalls
• Uncomfortable telling others how to practice or behave
• Feel inadequate• Physician shortage
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Implications
Why is this critical for success?
The Problem
• The Issue• The Physician• The Team• You
Not Dealing with the Problem
• The Issue• The Physician• The Team• You
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Reasons Why People Fail
• Unclear roles and responsibilities
• Unclear objectives
• Lack of basic knowledge and skills
• Unsure how success is measured
• Unsure of current results
• No Feedback, Coaching, or Counseling
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Why Employees Really LeaveBy analyzing data from close to 20,000 interviews conducted by
the Saratoga Institute, Branham uncovered reasons for employee turnover:
1. Job or workplace was not as expected.
2. Mismatch between job and person.
3. Too little coaching and feedback.
4. Too few growth and advancement opportunities.
5. Feeling devalued and unrecognized.
6. Stress from overwork and work-life imbalance.
7. Loss of trust and confidence in senior leaders.
Why Employees Really Leave
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Too Little
Too Much
Misses the
Point
Errant Approach
•Lack of clarity
•Poor technique or skills
•Vilify the source
Dysfunctional Approaches to Problem Performance
•Indirect•Apologetic approach•Minimize the problem•Nothing (avoidance)
•“Dumping”•Unnecessary threats•Premature Approach•Address too many issues
•Tangential approach
•Over-emphasize strengths
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Objectives
1. Self Assessment
2. Role Play
3. Skills Lab
4. Difficult Issues
5. Separation
6. Round-table discussions
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“Hot Spots”
• Impairment
• Sexual Harassment
• Teamwork
• Peer issues
• Difficult personalities
• Clinical issues
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“Working up” a Problem
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Identify Qualify Intervene Follow up
Problem Behavior and Performance
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• Dr. A is “slow”
• TLOS is 45 minutes longer than average
• 3 new complaints
Issue:
Approach: The Medical Director:• demonstrates interest• listens• asks for time to assess• sets time frame for action plan
The Problem
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q Overly organized and single-track
q Often adds orders
q On the phone for long periods with attendings
q Thorough workups
q Waits for “whole team”
Knowledge
Assessment:
Skill Clinical ExpertiseBehavior Style
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The “Work-up”
1. Chief Complaint2. History 3. Exam / Labs 4. Decision-making5. Treatment 6. Disposition7. Communication8. Follow-up
1. Identification2. Understanding3. Investigation4. Decision making5. Intervention6. Disposition7. Communication8. Follow-up
PATIENTS MANAGEMENT
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• Clinical vs. non-clinical • Facts or perceptions (or both)• Acceptable vs. unacceptable
• Desirable behavior • Desirable outcome
“The Gap”
“Doorway Disposition”
Be Clear:
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1 2 3 4 5
No action.
Inform & support.
Counsel,
Advise,
Educate,
Trend
Remediation or
Education
Prompt
TerminationImmediate
Termination
Disposition
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Legitimate concern;
Opportunity for improvement
Concern not validated or not significant
Counsel,
Advise,
Educate,
Trend
No action.
Inform & support.
2
1Disposition
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Serious concern
Questionable skills or knowledge base for facility’s demands
Remediation or
Education
3
Disposition
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• Gross negligence• Significant professional misconduct • Acutely impaired physician
• Repeated or significant problem(s)• Violates “remediation” provisions • Refuses to cooperate with reasonable
remediation plan• Consistent threat to safety of patients, family,
or staff• Substantially disruptive to team or
environment
Immediate Termination
Prompt
Termination
4
5
Disposition
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Remediation or
Education
Counsel, Advise, Educate,
Trend
No action. Inform & support.
Immediate Termination
Prompt Termination
1 2 3 4 5
Disposition
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Gather information promptly
Clarify & qualify the concern
Appropriate discussion withPhysician. Decision.
Physician concern
3Remediation or
Education
2Counsel, Advise, Educate, Trend.
1No action.
Support & build relationship.
5Immediate
Termination
4Prompt
Termination
Decision Making
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Role Play
V
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Intervention
V
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Identify Qualify Intervene Follow up
Problem Behavior and Performance
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Feedback
Coaching
Counseling
Information
Encouraging CriticalAffirming FocusingConstructive Keeps “moving”
Broader Interventional Deeper Things “stop”Wider
Style
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Dr. A Dr. B Dr. C Dr. D Dr. E
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• Frequently, entirely absent• Great coaching tool
• Scheduled and “on the fly”• Verbal and written • Positive and constructively critical
• Reinforces mission, targets, and team work• Sets up evaluation• Prevents counseling and interventions
Feedback
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Definition Expectation Decision-Making Separation
GOAL:
Awareness Remediation Specific Performance
Resignation or
Termination
Counseling Continuum
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Where you
need to be.
GAPWhere
you are.
Path
Counseling Continuum
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• Trained to be logical• Trained to be critical• Respect “evidence”• Prefer fact-based arguments• Value autonomy• Make quick judgments• Little tolerance for “politics”• Tend to believe that facts or logic are more
important than perceptions
Physician Motivation
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• “When I (see, hear)_____________________”• “I become concerned about_______________”, or
“I feel______________________________”
• “What I’d like instead is:__________________”• “So that ______________________________”
A well-constructed, well deliveredI - statement
Technique
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Where are you?
Where do you
need to be?GAP
1. DEFINITION 2. EXPECTATION
AWARENESS REMEDIATION
Counseling Continuum
GOAL: GOAL:
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(What)(By when)
(If not: ____)
GOAL:GOAL:
3. DECISION-MAKING 4. SEPARATION
SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE
RESIGNATION OR TERMINATION
Counseling Continuum
(When)
(How)
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Feedback
Definition Expectation Decision-Making
Separation
GOAL:
Awareness Remediation Specific Performance
Resignation or
Termination
Coaching Counseling
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Special Situations and
Case Studies
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Speed / Efficiency / Productivity
Common dysfunctional patterns:• Too slow• Too fast• Poor organization (scattered, order-adder, etc.)
Approaches:• Identify core issues• Identify how behavior affects stakeholders.• Identify competing demands; prioritize
• e.g. afraid of complaints => excessive time with patients• e.g. driven to be thorough => time-consuming workups
• Affirm positive behaviors & results• Agree on objective targets (ALOS at or below 3 hours in 30 days. . .)• Agree on subjective targets (nurse feedback positive; no complaints)• Practical suggestions
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Sample Suggestions:Efficiency & Productivity
1. Stay focused.
2. Anticipate phone calls to staff and residents. Put out calls early.
3. Admit patients who obviously need to be admitted.
4. Order all necessary tests at one time.5. Focus on disposition and long-term plan.
6. Use down time effectively.
7. (etc. . .)
Source: ACEP; Todd L. Beel MD FACEP
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Sexual Harassment
• Any unwelcome or unwanted advance, request for favors, or physical contact
• If submission to or rejection affects decisions (hiring, retention, promotion)
• Creates intimidating or hostile work environment
• A violation of the law
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• Most common form of illegal harassment• Lowers morale and productivity• Violates policy• Conduct outside of work is relevant• Illegal
• Two Types– Quid Pro Quo (“this for that”)– Hostile work environment
Sexual Harassment
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Prevention• Ensure that this is covered in orientation• Reinforce annually (Corporate Compliance affirmation, etc.)• Address issues before you receive a formal complaint
Intervention• Address promptly• Work-place continuum:
Subjective concern => Observed (objective) concern =>Voiced concern => formal complaint => law suit
• This usually doesn’t go away on its own• Be forthright (not casual)
Sexual Harassment
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Approach must address:
• The behavior – Commitment to stop (regardless of intention)
• The emotional impact – (feels afraid, intimidated)– Overt reassurance
• The workplace – (no retaliation)
Sexual Harassment
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• Corporate Counsel • Employee vs. Independent Contactor issues• What are the standards outlined in your group’s
orientation materials?• What are the Hospital policies & procedures?• Corporate Compliance considerations
Sexual HarassmentStrategies & Resources
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Which style?Feedback Coaching Counseling
Which phase?
Definition Expectation Decision-Making
Separation
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Impairment Common Presentations• Drugs, alcohol, psychiatric
Issues• Very common• Denial and enabling. . .• Suspicion vs. evidence vs. a workplace
problem
Strategies• Professional assistance • Involve family/peers/clergy• Use established recovery networks• Prepare for long-term• Very painful, but• Often satisfying and successful
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Common Presentations• Drugs, alcohol, psychiatric
Issues• Very common• Denial and enabling. . .• Suspicion vs. evidence vs. a workplace
problem
Strategies• Professional assistance • Involve family/peers/clergy• Use established recovery networks• Prepare for long-term• Very painful, but• Often successful and satisfying
Impairment
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Definition:“Any physical, mental, or behavioral disorder that
interferes with the ability to engage safely in professional activities.” (AMA)
Action:• Intervene early and assertively
Resources:1. http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/8528.html2. http://www.asam.org/ (American Society of Addiction Medicine)
Impairment
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Peer IssuesCommon Presentations
Workplace issues– Tardiness – No-shows– Chart-selectors– Non-participant (committees, QA/QI)
Repeated scheduling issues– Inequity (cherry picker)– “Fair share”
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Prevention• Clear expectations up front• Develop rules by consensus• Declare rules if needed (benevolent dictator approach)
Treatment• Requires frequent low doses of corrective input• Don’t try to handle too indirectly
– Use I-statements and direct communication• Peer approach to enforcement
– Scheduling consequences– Financial consequences– Peer discussions
Peer IssuesStrategies and Resources
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Common Clinical Issues• Knowledge (Know it)
• Skills (Do it)
• Proficiency (Do it efficiently and well)• Cognitive• Technical
• Cognitive Issues:− Rules-based − Interpretive − Diagnostic / decision making
• Productivity
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Know the “standard”:• Evidence-based• Community standard• Consensus-based
Identify the deficit. Focus on specific implications.• Patient outcome• Medical staff issues• Medical legal concerns• Productivity (be specific)• Current vs. future issues
Often, it takes more than a chart review.• Physician may debate the issue or the standard.• Physician may resent “intrusion” into practice.• Documentation issues may surface.
Key Points: Clinical Issues
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• Individualize action plans– Self-study, CME– Resources (written, web-based, etc.)– Shadowing – Mentorship
• Ongoing evaluation & follow-up– Continued review of performance– Clear expectations & time frames– Leave room for reasonable judgment– Advocate for good care without apology– Address documentation– Productivity: look for improvements in
Ø Perceptions (early)Ø Data (later)
Key Points: Clinical Issues
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• Common issue: the “under-miner”
• (Possible failure to manage the buy-in process)
• Requires team approach (MD and RN)
• Usually need unified front– Opportunity to buy in– Reinforce positive behavior and results– Careful monitoring, followed by– Confrontation if necessary, then – Clear, crisp separation if ineffective
Teamwork
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Ingredients of Behavioral Change
Insight• The problem• The desired outcome
Desire & Commitment• Self-generated • Externally imposed
Skills
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Ingredients of Behavioral Change
Environment• Allows and promotes desired behavior• Maintains the behavior
− Feedback − Positive reinforcement− Reasonable consequences
Ability to control negative behaviors• Emotional disorder• Impairment
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Critical Conversations:Counseling Best Practices
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Delivery
Be sure the physician understands:
• The problem• The impact of the problem• What needs to change
• Possible consequences • what may happen if behavior does not meet expectations
• Strengths• Your support
• Affirmation of expected performance
The “GAP”
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Timing
• As soon as possible
• Day off is best (patient care not compromised) (shows it’s important to you)
• When you’re prepared
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Setting
• Private• Quiet place
• In person (but don’t wait too long)• One-on-one (usually)
• Not at shift change • Not between patients
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• Keep it simple • Prepare in writing• Practice initial delivery
• Focus on the physician (not you)• Sandwich method (?)
• Give examples
Techniques
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• Offer techniques and tools• Acknowledge success• Explain how you will monitor progress
• Solicit a commitment to improve• Agree on future goals• Determine a time frame for follow-up
• Document (together?)
Techniques
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• Be prepared for disagreement• Allow time and space for a response
• Empathize• Find ways to connect
– Past adversity– Relevant vignette
• Reinforce the definition of success• Reinforce expectations
Techniques
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Individualize
People are unique – Skills, knowledge, abilities, confidence, attitudes– Diverse backgrounds and perspectives– Trust develops differently
Individualize the plan– Understand motivators– Understand learning styles– Understand strengths and weaknesses
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Anchors• Tell the truth• Integrity speaks softly, but very convincingly
• Refuse to personalize issues• Discuss issues, not people
• Defuse resistance with respectful persistence• Every disagreement is an opportunity
to improve a relationship
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Key Messages
“I care about Excellent Medicine and Excellent Service.”
“Facts are important and Perceptions are important.”
“Fairness is important.”• Fair to physicians• Fair to others.
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Do we have the same Mission, Vision, and values?• If not, is this changeable?• When?
Is he/she receptive?• To the concern?• To your leadership?
Appropriate awareness?
What is he/she responding to?
Listen
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Counseling is not:• The only time to talk• An event• A panacea• Retribution
Pitfalls
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• Address:– the physician– the stakeholders
• Affirm desirable behavior • Stay committed• Don’t miss timelines• Trend• Report• Document
Follow-Up
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Priorities
• Mission, vision, and values• Patient safety and outcome• Patient experience• Healthy team• Healthy work environment• Meeting targets• Professional satisfaction• Personal satisfaction
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Definition Expectation Decision-Making Separation
GOAL:
Awareness Remediation Specific Performance
Resignation or
Termination
Counseling Continuum
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Timing:– Immediate?– Later (must clearly define)
Disposition:– Reassignment (e.g. lower acuity care)– Schedule modification(s)– Resignation– Termination
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Contingencies:– Permanent?– Performance-based reconsideration?
• How measured?• When?
Rights & responsibilities:– Due process– Fair process– Contractual considerations
Separation Considerations
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Things that sound like a Problem Provider – (but aren’t)
Task•Clarity•Task design•Guidelines•Accuracy of results
Institutional Context
•Economic context•Regulatory Issues•Legal framework•Constraints
Organization & Management
•Organization structure•Priorities•Financial constraints
Work Environment
•Staffing levels•Skills•Workload•Shift patterns•Support structure
Team•Leadership•Support•Communication•Consistency
Physician•Skills•Competence•Proficiency
Framework of Factors That
Affect Individual Performance
Patient•Acuity•Complexity•Communication•Social factors
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• Medical-legal risk• Employer liability• Risk to the Department• Management risk• Leadership risk• Medical Staff
Bylaws/Rules • Hospital Privileges
• Employee rights• Contract Law Issues• Medical License
Issues• DEA Issues• Federal law• State law• Regulations
The Key:Know the issues
Manage accordinglyEngage appropriate assistance readily
Risk-related Considerations
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Documentation
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Gather information promptly
Clarify & qualify the concern
Appropriate discussion withPhysician. Decision.
Physician concern
3Remediation or
Education
2Counsel, Advise, Educate, Trend.
1No action.
Support & build relationship.
5Immediate
Termination
4Prompt
Termination
Decision Making
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Purposes of Documentation• Professional
– Identifies strengths and opportunities for improvement
– Identify strategies for addressing issues– Communication
• Legal / Risk– Documents issues and events– Demonstrates process, communications, and
outcomes
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• Balance the value of having a file with the risk of having one– Should I keep a record?– Where?– Who “owns” it?– Who has access?– Discoverable?
• Obtain legal advice– Discoverability issues– Labor law– Corporate Issues– Employee vs. Independent Contractor issues
Documentation
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• Usually better to have something documented
• For significant or repeated issues, dictate together (at the end)
• For written forms:– Attach relevant information– Pre-complete “non-negotiables”– Write up action plans together
• Both sign the document
In General…
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Problems with Documentation
• Failure to communicate standards• Failure to give timely feedback• Failure to give opportunity for correction
• Inconsistency in measuring performance• Failure to document• Failure to document correctly
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Basic Rules
• Plan your writing• Review the finished product• Facts vs. opinions / assumptions• Avoid inflammatory statements• Remain factual and credible
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Prevention
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• Communicate a Vision• Build relationships• Hire well• Have a plan• Frequent feedback• Healthy evaluation process
Prevention
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Prevention:Hiring Well
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• Lack of knowledge• Lack of skills• Lack of resources• System / process barriers• (Stressors, burnout)• Different objectives• Different values
Why Do People Have Performance Issues?
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HiringQualifications vs. Qualities
• Employer• College(s)• Honors• Education• Aptitude• Degree(s)• Credentials• Intelligence• Computer Skills
• Employees• Colleagues• Honor• Ethics• Attitude• Demeanor• Credibility• Integrity• Customer Skills
Source: Thom Mayer
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Improve Collaboration“Owner’s Manual”
1. What motivates (or de-motivates) me?2. What promotes high levels of job satisfaction for me?3. What to I value?4. What do I believe to be true?5. What I need people to watch for and alert me to?6. What do I need from peers, colleagues and those
who work for me?7. What is my communication style?8. What are some of my favorite quotes/mottos?
Source: Diana Contino RN MBA
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How Do I Hire the Right People?Service is how well something is done technically
Hospitality is how good something feels emotionally“Setting the table” the power of hospitality in restaurants, business and life –
HarperCollins 2006 Danny Meyer NY restaurateur
• Emotional Quotient higher than IQ• 49% is technical skill• 51% is emotional (hard to teach – but you can teach
managers to “spot” it)
• Qualities:• Natural warmth and optimism• Intelligence and curiosity• Work ethic• Empathy• Integrity and self-awareness
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Behavioral Interview Questions
Used to:• Elicit real life experiences that demonstrate less
tangible traits (problem solving or flexibility)• Determine if the person can do the job • Determine if they have the characteristics to
make them successful
Tell me about• When you had to explain a difficult issue to someone.• A time when you had your greatest success in building team spirit.
RESOURCE
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Bottom Line….
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What really works. . .• Meaningful mission• Clear vision• Winning culture• Effective teams• Personal integrity
• Proper skills• Knowledge of risks and pitfalls
• Do your best, and• Tell the truth affirmatively, and with compassion.
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InsightPersonality Assessments
• Birkman Method / Meyers-Briggs / DISC Personality Assessment
• 360 ° MD AssessmentSkills
Crucial Conversations (Kerry Patterson, et. al.) Crucial Confrontations (Kerry Patterson, et. al.)
Coach / CounselorGroup Process ExpertACEP EDDA II, III, (and IV)
Resources
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Top 10 hints for success• Just do it• Do it soon• Do it in person• Consistently reference Mission and Vision• Be consistent• Be fair• Keep it simple• Be understanding, but firm• Always show respect (even in conflict)• Integrity is everything…
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Thank you!