HealthLeaders Media August 9, 2023
One patient safety initiative at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center has been to establish a masking protocol in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– Healthcare worker retention is a priority at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. In 2022, the hospital implemented a 5% pay increase and added enhanced benefits such as increased paid time off.
– The CMO of the hospital says her main approach to driving quality is education and messaging the “why” and clinical importance for each quality initiative.
– She says her advice for other female physicians considering administrative roles is to not be afraid and to know your purpose.
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