Becker's Healthcare July 19, 2024
Power dynamics in healthcare can lend to fearful silence about concerns. Ascension’s “We’ve Got Your Back” campaign attempts to tackle this potential obstacle.
The St. Louis-based system implemented the campaign in December. Richard Fogel, MD, told Becker’s on July 17 that the goal is to create an environment where any staff member feels empowered to speak up on concerns.
Dr. Fogel, Ascension’s chief clinical officer, is the co-leader of the program along with Sally Deitch, MSN, RN, the system’s executive vice president of nursing and operations infrastructure.
Implementing the campaign
How is the campaign used on a day-to-day basis? One way is through “good call” awards, given to those who raise safety concerns in good faith, Dr. Fogel said. Some...
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