DEIA Insights from USACS Chief of Engagement and Talent Management, Jayne Kendall, MD, MBA, FACEP, CDE, CPE
In the healthcare system, DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility) is at the heart of serving clinicians and patients alike. At USACS, we intentionally integrate DEIA into our practice by ensuring equal representation at every level to not only optimize decision-making but also elevate the talents of our physicians and APPs. By fostering fairness and respect, we believe our teams can better reflect the communities they serve, ultimately improving patient experiences through evidence-based practices. To achieve these objectives, Chief of Engagement and Talent Management, Jayne Kendall, MD, MBA, FACEP, CDE, CPE, serves as chair of the USACS DEIA Council, […]
World Heart Health Day Today is World Heart Health Day, a global initiative that focuses on cardiovascular disease. As providers who care for each other, I want to be part of encouraging my colleagues to care for your heart by caring for your whole self: physically, mentally, and emotionally. I would like to share some […]
Buckle Up By John Casey, DO, MA, FACEP, FACOEP US Acute Care Solutions National Director of Scholars, National Clinical Governance Board I have the deepest appreciation, love, and respect for all of the medical staff tirelessly working on the front lines of this pandemic. Anyone who knows me knows of my deep passion for teaching […]
In this new month, many changes occur – including the welcoming of new residents to our programs! Dr. Jess Badwards reminds us of the impact of treating others well, which in turn allows us to experience personal wellness and to derive joy and happiness from what we do. We may not always have control over […]
By Joyce Perfetti, DO Assistant Medical Director, USACS South At US Acute Care Solutions, we know that when people of different experiences and backgrounds come to the table, it leads to making better decisions. We value diversity of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, family status and life experiences. Incorporating diversity and inclusion into […]
In this post, I’m going to address throughput. “What does that mean in the context of the emergency department,” you ask? throughput (noun) : the intent of getting the patient to the provider quickly Seems simple, right? After all, isn’t that why the patient came to the ED in the first place? This should not be a problem, […]
