Alfonso Del Granado, CEO at Covenant High Plains Surgery Center joined the podcast to talk about interesting trends he's following, top advice for administrators, and more.
Summary
Alfonso Doug Rendo, CEO at Covenant High Plains Surgery Center: Trends and Advice for Administrators
Alfonso Doug Rendo, CEO of Covenant Hype Lane Surgery Center in Lubbock, Texas, is keeping an eye on trends that affect staffing like the growing revolt against travel contracts and new procedures and technologies. He has found that offering a better quality of life than hospitals helps to recruit and retain good staff. He has implemented robotic joint and Da Vinci robotic general surgery programs which have been received positively by surgeons and patients. He believes insurance companies will start pushing more programs away from hospitals and into surgical centers, and there will be an acceleration in partnerships with hospital systems.
Balance Between Autonomy and Control
Surgeons value their autonomy and hospitals value full control, so it is important to find a balance between these two sides. This can be done by hiring professionals or management companies who have an understanding of the system and analytics to ensure things are running smoothly and efficiently. It is also important to have the latest technology, such as robotics and total joint space, to attract top talent.
Collaborative Leadership Style
Lastly, it is important for administrators to adopt a collaborative leadership style and become professionally educated to keep the center running well. Administrators should take the time to learn and stay on top of development, as their job will always be hard. They should remember that their job is to make life easier for their employees and provide them with what they need to do their best work. Leaders from all industries have to continue to do what it takes to get the job done, even if it means sacrificing comfort and convenience.
Top Advice for Administrators
Alfonso Del Granado, CEO at Covenant High Plains Surgery Center joined the podcast to talk about interesting trends he's following, top advice for administrators, and more. His top advice for administrators is to develop a thick skin and constantly remind themselves that they are there to serve their employees. They should communicate well, be empathetic, listen, and constantly work to get better every day. By creating a work culture that values collaboration and education, administrators can keep their surgery center running smoothly and provide top-notch care to their patients.
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This episode aired on 12/30/2022 and can be listened here.
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