In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Peggy Duggan, Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer at Tampa General Hospital, to discuss her transition into her current role during the pandemic, her focus on delivery of care & patient experience, Tampa General’s work with battling sepsis, and more.
Summary
Meet Dr. Peggy Duggan: Executive VP & Chief Medical Officer at Tampa General Hospital
The Pandemic's Role in Dr. Duggan's Transition
During this episode, we were joined by Dr. Peggy Duggan, Tampa General Hospital's Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Duggan discussed her transition into the role amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, which has highlighted the importance of delivering quality care and patient experience.
Driving Quality Care and Patient Experience
With almost two years in the role, Dr. Duggan has been focused on various initiatives that ensure patient safety and quality of care at Tampa General Hospital. Her initiatives include:
- Reducing sepsis mortality rates
- Improving length of stay
- Developing a high reliability organization
- Early warning system development
- Leader rounding
- Engaging all leaders in providing the best care possible to patients.
Working to Battle Sepsis
One of Dr. Duggan's primary initiatives at Tampa General is to battle sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that causes the body’s immune system to attack its own organs. It can occur due to a severe bacterial infection and often requires immediate medical attention.
Strong Leadership in Healthcare
Dr. Duggan believes successful teams and outcomes in healthcare require clear messaging and flexible yet firm leadership. She engages all leaders in providing high-quality care to patients, and she believes that boosting patient experience is critical to achieving this.
With Dr. Duggan's leadership, it is clear that Tampa General Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality medical care to all its patients.
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This episode aired on 12/29/2022 and can be listened here.
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