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Thanks for Asking: Improving Training May 24, 2018

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How can we improve the training of our caregivers to prepare for the healthcare environment of future? That was the question Lance Earnshaw from Homecare asked CEO Marc Harrison, MD, in the latest Thanks for Asking podcast. Some of the things they talked about:

What's Intermountain's philosophy on partnering with medical schools, including DO schools, for medical training?
What changes do we need to make in our training programs for all clinicians?
What skills do medical professionals need to be successful?

Thanks for Asking: What's Our Future? May 18, 2018

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What will Intermountain Healthcare look like in 25 to 30 years? That's what Brenden O'Neal from the Compliance team at Intermountain Medical Center asked CEO Marc Harrison, MD. Brenden also asked:

Will our vision of what Intermountain is and what we do change in the future?
How will the way we operate hospitals change?
Has there been any thought to expanding into new markets or neighboring states?

Thanks for Asking: Improving Access to Preventative Care May 11, 2018

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Wes Crouch, pharmacy director at Sanpete Valley Hospital, asked Dr. Marc Harrison:

How can members of the care team be utilized to mitigate the shortage of primary care providers as we shift our focus from the hospital setting to preventative care?
Can clinicians like pharmacists and nurses help fill some of the needs traditionally addressed by primary care physicians?
How can we address the needs of under-insured patients?

Episode 20: Improving Resilience and Optimism with a Growth Mindset May 09, 2018

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Terri Flint, Intermountain Employee Wellness Director, talks with Anne Pendo, MD, Medical Director for the Experience of Care in the Office of Patient Experience, about how a small adjustment in the way we think can create huge benefits in our personal and professional lives.

Thanks for Asking: Model Changes? May 04, 2018

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Becky Reck, RN, a Same Day Surgery nurse at Utah Valley Hospital, asked Dr. Marc Harrison:

With all the recent changes focused on saving money, is Intermountain changing to a for-profit model?
Are we planning to change our model to more closely match other health systems, such as Cleveland Clinic or Kaiser Permanente?
Are we considering selling Intermountain to another system?
How will all these changes affect the way we serve people who are unable to pay for services?

Thanks for Asking: Aligning Staffing Levels May 04, 2018

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Tricia Boulton, RN, a nurse manager in the emergency department at Utah Valley Hospital, asked Dr. Marc Harrison:

How will we standardize staffing levels across Intermountain when each hospital functions differently?
How can we set our staffing levels based on Truven benchmarking when the way we do things doesn't match up with other benchmarked hospitals?
Are we planning to reduce staffing levels?
Will each hospital still be able to staff in a way that reflects the needs of their local community?

Thanks for Asking: Ensuring Rural Access Apr 27, 2018

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Traci Buchanan, RN, a facility educator at Sanpete Valley Hospital, asked Dr. Marc Harrison:

As Intermountain goes through changes, how are we ensuring that rural facilities will continue to have the support they need to best serve their communities?
What is the role of rural medicine in Intermountain moving forward?
Are there any plans to expand services offered at rural facilities?

Thanks for Asking: Maintaining Safety & Quality Through Change Apr 27, 2018

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Corinne Merzlock from the lab at Utah Valley Hospital asked Dr. Marc Harrison:

As we implement so many changes across the system, are we compromising quality or safety?
How can we ensure changes don't negatively impact our patients?

Episode 19: Talking with Patients About Opioids and Pain Management Alternatives Apr 27, 2018

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In this podcast, Dr Briesacher, Hasleton, and Skarda discuss how physicians can talk with their patients about opioids and how to offer pain management alternatives.

Episode 18: Celebrating What's Right in Medicine and Changing Your Lens Apr 27, 2018

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Takiko (Taki) May, MD, Intermountain Medical Group Board Member and Hospitalist at Logan Regional Hospital, talks with Anne Pendo, MD, Medical Director for the Experience of Care in the Office of Patient Experience, on acknowledging the thank you and adjusting our mindset to celebrate what's right, increase our joy and effectiveness in work, and prevent burnout.

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