Every well-run organization is goal oriented—with individual departments establishing specific targets for success. Of course, achieving goals is a journey that unfolds through careful and deliberate steps outlined and executed over time. Perhaps the most challenging of these steps is the first one: identifying target areas for improvement and deciding which are a priority for the year ahead.

Ideally, establishing annual objectives is a collaborative effort targeting enhanced patient and staff safety, efficiency, financial outcomes, and/or compliance. Encourage feedback from staff spanning all disciplines to share creative solutions and opportunities for improvement. Similarly, provide ample opportunities for each team member to identify and access resources toward growth.

Stay abreast of advancements and achievements in these areas and others via PP&P over the next 12 months. Likewise, we encourage you to share your successes in these fields with us—reading your story of leadership and innovation could be the first step for the next generation of leaders to come.

All the best,

R. Mitchell Halvorsen
Publisher