Culture Change RX
Embark on a journey to the heart of healthcare, where we dissect the driving force behind every thriving organization: its culture. Drawing on her executive background and extensive work as a strategic coach, Capstone’s co-founder Sue Tetzlaff and guests will share actionable insights and practical steps for successfully navigating the people side of the business of healthcare. Join weekly to be equipped and inspired to uplevel the culture and unlock the next level of potential in your healthcare organization.
Culture Change RX
Under Construction: How One Organization is Reimagining Rural Healthcare (Theresa Sullivan)
Building a new healthcare system isn’t just about construction—it’s about forward-thinking, people-centered transformation that fulfills a deep commitment to excellence in caring for the community.
In this episode of Culture Change Rx, Sue Tetzlaff interviews Theresa Sullivan, CEO of Samaritan Healthcare in Moses Lake, Washington, about the transformative journey of building a new healthcare system. They discuss the importance of community engagement, strategic planning, and the involvement of healthcare professionals in creating a healthcare environment that prioritizes patient experience and service excellence. Theresa shares insights on their holistic approach to the construction process, the significance of listening to the community and healthcare professionals, and the vision for a cohesive healthcare system that extends beyond the new building.
- Align strategic plans with community needs and input.
- Employee engagement is key to a successful transition.
- Creating a cohesive healthcare system involves all facilities and staff.
- Service excellence is a priority in the new healthcare vision.
- Leadership development is essential for organizational growth.
- Celebrating milestones fosters a positive organizational culture.
- Listening to values and feedback shapes the healthcare environment.
Capstone helps rural hospitals be the provider- and employer-of-choice to keep care local and margins strong. Learn more via a complimentary consultation call. Schedule at: CapstoneLeadership.net/Contact-Us
Learn more - and register - for an upcoming Capstone Leadership Summit: CapstoneLeadership.net/Upcoming-Events
Hi! I’m Sue Tetzlaff. I’m a culture and execution strategist for small and rural healthcare organizations - helping them to be the provider and employer-of-choice so they can keep care local and margins strong.
For decades, I’ve worked with healthcare organizations to navigate the people-side of healthcare, the part that can make or break your results. What I’ve learned is this: culture is not a soft thing. It’s the hardest thing, and it determines everything.
When you’re ready to take your culture to the next level, here are three ways I can help you:
1. Listen to the Culture Change RX Podcast
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3. Break through to the next level of greatness in your organization with help from my team and me.
When you’re ready to be the provider and employer-of-choice, we’ll help you implement proven frameworks that strengthen culture, improve experience and ensure your organization thrives.
You can email me at info@capstoneleadership.net and put “BREAKTHROUGH” in the subject line and I’ll get you all the details.
