Tip of the week: Improve communication to promote medical staff participation

An important support system and core process for the medical staff is communication. Effective communicate can promote a sense of ownership and participation among the large body of physicians who spend only a small portion of their time at the hospital.  Commit to timely, accurate, and open communication by constantly trying new communication vehicles such as

• Quarterly information socials with hors d'oeuvres to involve the medical staff, administrative officers, and board members
• Audio cassettes sharing events that affect the staff
• Optimal use of e-mail and voice mail systems
• Voting via ballot
• Lunch with the medical staff and administrative officers