Decency

Decency: That which is proper or becoming; the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality; the quality of being polite and respectable; seemliness; hence, freedom from obscenity or indecorum; modesty. These are among the dictionary definitions of DECENCY, the subject of Chuck Lauer's latest book. I can't argue with any of these, but somehow they are not enough. Decency is deeper than modesty...or what is polite...or what fits the standards of propriety. And Chuck Lauer understands that. Decency is about doing the right thing and being a good person. There are few people who have a better sense of doing the right thing than Chuck Lauer. In his Publisher's Letters in Modern Healthcare, Chuck has reminded us repeatedly what it means to be a good person. He doesn't talk about complicated theories of morality. Instead, he tells stories that demonstrate the qualities that lead toward a fuller life, stronger relationships, a better society. Chuck Lauer wears his heart on his sleeve. In this book you will see that. With Chuck, what you see is what he really is, day to day, year after year--a man who cares about people, about doing the right thing, about his country and his family and friends, about the healthcare industry where he has spent his career...and about the Cubs. This book weaves stores of these passions together into a quilt of reminders. The technique is the time-honored one of the storyteller. As he spins tales from his experiences and observations, he incorporates a lesson. And each lesson touches on an aspect of DECENCY. Some are the simple basics of decency such as what is polite. Some grow from the basic tenets of the world's great religions. Most will not be new to the reader. But pulled together, they form a pattern that can guide us to do the right thing. by Diane Appleyard, President, Healthcare Research & Development Institute, Pensacola, FL

Lauer, Charles S.

Second River Healthcare Press

2005 ACHE Book of the Year. Fred Lee's award-winning bestseller on Audio CD; read by the author. There are 8 discs in the set. The 9 1/2 principles in this highly personal and refreshingly written book will help any hospital team gain the extraordinary competitive advantage that comes from being seen as "the best" by their own employees, consumers and community. Like his all day seminars, in these pages, Lee addresses the vexing reality that most of our approaches to patient satisfaction will not lead to patient loyalty. He takes aim at service excellence initiatives, quality and performance improvement efforts and patient satisfaction surveys, dispelling some of our most cherished beliefs about loyalty and leadership.

If Disney Ran Your Hospital: 9 1/2 Things You Would Do Differently

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Leonard, Joseph A.

Navigating the Boardroom forwards 40 maxims, things you must know and do to maximize your performance and contributions as a member of a board of directors, whether you're new or long-tenured. The book is straight talk that forwards practical and usable wisdom. Drivers' manuals aren't provided to directors at the time of their initial appointment or during their terms of service. The assumption is that bright people will pickup the fundamentals of board work by just doing it. Experience is a great teacher. But it can be enriched, leveraged and enlivened when grounded on good ideas. The vast governance literature has focused almost exclusively on a board's obligations, responsibilities, roles and function as a whole. Little attention has been accorded directors and directorship. Although governing is a "team sport," it's practiced by individuals who occupy all those boardroom chairs. This book was written to begin filling this void.

Navigating the Boardroom: 40 Maxims-Things You Must Know and Do to Be a Great Director

Pointer, Dennis Dale

The truth is that the combination to your retirement vault is not given to you...it is yours to create. Your combination is the exact mix of programs, services and investments that will unlock the piece of mind and security that comes from knowing you are prepared and protected. Here are some possible stops on the combination dial to consider. Can you answer these questions? What is the best way to avoid court probate? What is risk and how much should you have? What are the benefits of trusts and annuities? What is the best way to leave property to your heirs? What is the difference between Medicaid and Medicare? What is the best time to purchase long-term care insurance? What is the best way to avoid or minimize federal estate taxes? What are the pros and cons of owning property in joint tenancy? If you do not know the answer to even one of these questions, you may be exposing yourself, your loved ones and your assets to unnecessary risk and uncertainty. Don't let a few unanswered questions keep you from creating your unique combination. Follow along with Joseph Leonard as he leads you through a discussion of the issues, guides you through your options and ultimately demystifies the retirement planning process.

The Retirement Vault: A Guide to Protecting Your Assets in an Age of Uncertainty

Business & Money

Joseph A. Leonard

Personal Finance

2011 ACHE Book of the Year. Dr. John Kenagy's formula for saving healthcare one problem at a time is termed "Adaptive Design," a set of methods, skills and tools designed to get healthcare back to the ideals of patient care by cultivating adaptability into the everyday work of the organization and its people. Dr. Kenagy explains how. Here's a preview: 1. Learn the five characteristics of great adaptive leaders. (p. 128) 2. Discover disruptive innovation. Will you be a disruptive innovator? Or will you be disrupted? (Chapter 5) 3. Explore principles for creating a safe, effective, learning laboratory and innovation incubator in every patient care environment. (pp. 71-72) 4. Recognize the seven roadblocks to sustainable healthcare innovation and learn how to eliminate them. (pp. 113-118) 5. Learn the keys to financial strength and stability in 21st century healthcare. Does your strategy align? (p. 159) The secret to success in 21st century healthcare is no secret: Get patients exactly what they need at a continually lower cost. It's the way to fix healthcare.

Designed to Adapt: Leading Healthcare in Challenging Times

John Kenagy MD

Dr. John Kenagy's formula for saving healthcare one problem at a time is termed "Adaptive Design," a set of methods, skills and tools designed to get healthcare back to the ideals of patient care by cultivating adaptability into the everyday work of the organization and its people. Dr. Kenagy explains how. Here's a preview: 1. Learn the five characteristics of great adaptive leaders. (p. 128) 2. Discover disruptive innovation. Will you be a disruptive innovator? Or will you be disrupted? (Chapter 5) 3. Explore principles for creating a safe, effective, learning laboratory and innovation incubator in every patient care environment. (p. 71-72) 4. Recognize the seven roadblocks to sustainable healthcare innovation and learn how to eliminate them. (p. 113-118) 5. Learn the keys to financial strength and stability in 21st Century healthcare. Does your strategy align? (p. 159) The secret to success in 21st Century healthcare is no secret: Get patients exactly what they need at continually lower cost. It's the way to fix healthcare.

Kenagy, John

Courage to Be First: Becoming the First Planetree Hospital in America

This book is more than the story of a small, rural Oregon hospital's successful attempt to profoundly change for the better the way patients, their families and friends, staff and employees experience healthcare. It is the account of an extraordinary effort that led to a remarkable transformation of an entire organization, the man who directed it and, gradually, an industry as a whole. During the 1990s Mid-Columbia Medical Center became the first hospital to implement the patient-centered Planetree philosophy hospital-wide. The evolution of MCMC from traditional hospital to an innovative center for whole-person healing (in which traditional medicine is now integrated seamlessly with yoga, massage, acupuncture, journaling, Tai' Chi and an array of other complementary therapies) captured the attention of an entire industry, inspired articles in national media ranging from the LA Times to Time magazine, and led to site visits from administrators representing more than 1,000 hospitals in the U.S., Japan and England. This small 49-bed hospital in The Dalles, Oregon, has become a destination hospital drawing patients from over 25 states. There is no question why healthcare needed this transformation to take place...the question is how did they do it-and what can you learn from it? Whether you are a CEO, physician, nurse, department manager, board member, food service employee or volunteer, this book is rich with valuable lessons and techniques you can apply immediately to your organization, practice and career. All it takes is the Courage to Be First.

Scott, Mark

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Decency

If Disney Ran Your Hospital: 9 1/2 Things You Would Do Differently

It's Not Rocket Surgery: How to be a Star Leader at Every Level

It's Not Rocket Surgery: How to be a Star Leader at Every Level

Navigating the Boardroom: 40 Maxims-Things You Must Know and Do to Be a Great Director

The Retirement Vault: A Guide to Protecting Your Assets in an Age of Uncertainty

The Retirement Vault: A Guide to Protecting Your Assets in an Age of Uncertainty

Designed to Adapt: Leading Healthcare in Challenging Times

Designed to Adapt: Leading Healthcare in Challenging Times

Courage to Be First: Becoming the First Planetree Hospital in America