Pam Cushing BS, RPSGT, RST, RRT

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 Explain the Importance of Employee Satisfaction  Illustrate Areas That Can Increase Employee Satisfaction  Discuss Why Facilities Fall Short with Employee Satisfaction

 Company’s Largest Expense & Greatest Asset Is: “Employees”  Reimbursement Directly Related to Patient Satisfaction Scores (ACOs) Increased Employee Satisfaction = Increased Patient Satisfaction

 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”

Communication/Feedback Reward / RecognitionCEU Options Career Ladders Orientation & Training Work-Life Balance

“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

Towel Monkey

 Public Acknowledgement  Personal Thank-You Notes  Attractive Rewards

OrganizedDetailed & Updated Great Mentoring

 Reimbursement Possibilities  Company Provided Options  Paid Time Off Provisions  Scheduling Adjustments  Free Web-Based Offerings

Mgmt Staff Vertical Scoring Technologist Acquisition Technologist Horizontal

 Involving Employees via Teamwork Opportunities  Provides Empowerment  Increases Trust  Employees Participate in Activities & Have a Say in Their Day-to-Day Work

Enhances Life Outside of Work  Wellness Programs  Flexible Schedules  Employee Assistance

If It’s So Easy, Why Do We Sometimes Fail?  Accountability  Consistency  Lack of Importance  Other Tasks to Complete

 Utilize Satisfaction Tools  Evaluate Outcomes  Provide Leadership / Guidance  Create the Atmosphere That Allows Employees to Do a Productive Job