1 Fast Track Strategies for Physician Engagement in Performance Improvement Virginia Davis, MSN, RN Paulette Clay, RHIA April 27, 2011

2 OBJECTIVES List three tools to rapidly gain physician engagement with performance improvement initiatives Define the role of physician leaders in clinical performance improvement initiatives List three benefits to physicians of participation in performance improvement initiatives

3 Telling the Story From the physician’s perspective –Why participate? –What are the benefits? –What resources were needed for physicians to effectively participate? –What were the results?

4 Performance Improvement The Pre-work –Identify the “need” –Identify the key stakeholders –Data aggregation –Prioritize improvements –Outline the “methodology” –Define the roles of staff, physicians, others

5 Performance Improvement Performance refers to the way people do their jobs and the results of their work PI utilizes a systematic methodology to find the root causes of a performance problem and correct the specific performance deficit PI activities should be data- driven and evidence-base  PI measures the functioning of important processes, services and identifying changes that enhance performance  PI focuses on outcomes of care, treatment and services  PI reduces factors that contribute to unanticipated adverse events and/or outcomes “To the person who only has a hammer in the toolkit, every problem looks like a nail.” Abraham Maslow

6 Identify the “Need” and the “Key Stakeholders” Need  What “needs” to be addressed  What “needs” to be the desired outcome/expectation  What “needs” to be the next steps in the process Key Stakeholders  Stakeholders may or may not be integral to the project  Those from whom requirements will be drawn,  Those who will influence the success of the project  Those who will be impacted by the project/new design  Those who will benefit from project success Know who influences the stakeholders and who the stakeholders influence Know what the stakeholders value (time, financials, ease of practice, recognition, reputation, etc.) Stakeholder involvement in and knowledge of project builds confidence and acceptance

7 Define the opportunity AND the project Define desired performance, goal, target Define the project purpose and scope Define performance gaps between desired and actual performance Find root causes of performance gaps Prioritize (the root causes) for action –Impact – small, major –Resources required – minimum, significant (personnel, costs, IT) –Time to address – short term, long term Select and design interventions Implement interventions Monitor and evaluate performance

8 Data Aggregation –Aggregate data result from combining data elements from multiple time frames or over a period of time, from a variety of sources, reflect a variety of sub-populations, provide information regarding multiple providers and/or sites (e.g. process results, outcomes, costs, impact of improvements) –The data should tell a story – e.g. hospital performance compared to national data base, individual physician performance compared to other internal medical staff performance –The aggregate data are usually presented collectively or in summary form –Aggregated data should provide information expressed in a summary form for purposes of reporting, analysis, action

9 Prioritizing Actions/ Achieve the Goal Assess the situation –Review historical information –Document current status –Trend/Process analysis Define a realistic vision –Brainstorm ideas for improvement –Group related improvement ideas –Identify areas that are working well –Evaluate and prioritize potential initiatives and existing services

10 Prioritizing Actions/ Achieve the Goal Plan to reach the vision –Timeline –Measurable objectives –Commitment & Communication of plan Implement, Evaluate, Update –Obtain the necessary resources –Implement the operational plans –Evaluate performance measures –Update plan

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12 Objectives: Fast Track Methods for Physician Engagement in Performance Improvement –List three tools to rapidly gain physician engagement with performance improvement initiatives –Define the role of Physician Leaders in Clinical Performance Improvement Initiatives –List three benefits to physicians of participation in performance improvement initiatives

13 Fast Track Methods for Physician Engagement Engaging Physicians Engaging Physicians 1. Discover Common Purpose 1. Discover Common Purpose 5. Show courage 2. Reframe Values and Beliefs 2. Reframe Values and Beliefs 3. Segment the Engagement Plan 3. Segment the Engagement Plan 4. Use “engaging” PI plan 4. Use “engaging” PI plan 6. Adopt an Engaging Style 6. Adopt an Engaging Style Reinertsen JL, Gosfield AG, Ripp W, Whittington JW. Engaging Physicians in a Shared Quality Agenda. IHI Innovation Series white paper. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Institute for Healthcare Improvement; 2007 (Available on Reinertsen JL, Gosfield AG, Ripp W, Whittington JW. Engaging Physicians in a Shared Quality Agenda.

14 Engaged Physicians Physician Roles in Performance Improvement –Champion – advocate, defender, challenger, respected –Mentor – trusted counselor, guide, coach –Supporter – adherent ENGAGED – attracted by influence or power, to mesh, to bind

15 Champions/Engaged Leaders- Common Purpose –Understanding the “stakeholders” – The Physicians’ “World View” Physician practice environment and life –Physician leadership development –Physician benefits – WIIFM (What’s in it for me?)

16 The Physicians’ “World View”- Common Purpose? –Primary focus – Own business Own practice Want what is best for their patients TIME –Responsible for care provided patients – Focus is on own performance……related to patients Autonomy vs. system view (“If I work hard enough/study hard enough, I won’t make mistakes”) –Within hospitals – Organized Medical Staff Voluntary Contract – Faculty, Medical Director, Services such as “hospitalists”, anesthesiologists, radiologists, etc. –“Administration as a partner” is desirable

17 Physician Leadership Development – Reframing –Medical Staff Institute –Off-site training –On-line training –Board education and participation –Succession and Leadership planning

18 Physician Benefits WIIFM (What’s in it for me?) –Improved patient outcomes –Reduce hassles and wasted time –Make the “right thing” easy to do –Feedback re personal performance

19 Communicating the Need and the Benefit – Segment the Plan TOOLS of the trade –Use data and evidence as a catalyst –Use of a Performance Improvement Team Charter –Know the “Beauty” of a Work plan –Tell the Story

20 Telling the Story From the physician’s perspective –Why participate? –What are the benefits? –What resources were needed for physicians to effectively participate? –What were the results?

21 Need and Data –VTE prophylaxis –VAP prevention –Use of Rapid Response Team

22 Need and Data –VTE Prophylaxis Comparative Data Physician Champion Ongoing data –VAP Prevention Comparative Data and Rates Proven bundles Desire for different practice of Respiratory Therapists Champion –Use of Rapid Response Team Comparative Data Published impact Defined interventions Advisory Role

23 Performance Improvement Engagement – Use an “engaging” PI Plan –Data Comparative External benchmarks –Champion – and other influential leaders –Charter Purpose/Goal Objectives/Deliverables Members Time Frames Key Measures Reporting to/Direction from - Structure Sponsorship and other resources

24 Performance Improvement Engagement – Use an “engaging” PI Plan Work plan Number of meetings Pre-planned agenda and data requirements for each Notices Expectations for all Accountability a pre-requisite Key measures, data collection/reporting, RESULTS

25 Telling the Story Reduction of VTEs Comparative data System-wide Ongoing updates – recognition Prevention of VAPs Monthly reports Champion speaking Transition/commitment story Use of Rapid Response Team Ongoing reports – Medical Staff Quality Council, Quality Committee of the Board, Medical Staff Dept Amount of time and impact on physicians

26 rom the physician’s mouth” Telling the Story – “Straight from the physician’s mouth” - Engaging Style –Motivators –Benefits –Data/information as catalyst –Champion – function –Preparation for role – training, education, experiences –Staff support needed –Advice for recruitment and partnership

27 OBJECTIVES List three tools to rapidly gain physician engagement with performance improvement initiatives Define the role of physician leaders in clinical performance improvement initiatives List three benefits to physicians of participation in performance improvement initiatives

28 References/Bibliography –Reinertsen JL, Gosfield AG, Ripp W, Whittington JW. Engaging Physicians in a Shared Quality Agenda. IHI Innovation Series white paper. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Institute for Healthcare Improvement; 2007 (Available on –Performance Improvement Stages, Steps and Tools. IntraHealth International/Prime II Augustwww.intrah.org/sst –Pisek PE and Kilo CM. From Resistance to Attraction: A Different Approach to Change. Physician Executive 1999 Nov; 25(6): –Guthrie M. Engaging Physicians in Performance Improvement. American Journal of Medical Quality 2005 Sep/Oct; 20(5): –Bader BS. Time for a New Model for Hospital Physician Collaboration August; 2(3): 1-3www.GreatBoards.org

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