Greg Haralson, Senior Vice President & Chief Executive Officer, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, joined the podcast to discuss his background, the culture of the Texas Medical Center, top priorities for 2023, and more.
Summary
CEO of Memorial Hermann Discusses Top Priorities for 2023
Greg Haralson, Senior Vice President & Chief Executive Officer, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, recently joined a podcast to discuss his background, the culture of the Texas Medical Center, top priorities for 2023, and more.
About Greg Haralson
Haralson has been with Memorial Hermann for 10 years and has worked in healthcare for 23 years. A graduate of Texas A&M, he speaks highly of the culture and inquisitiveness fostered at the university. He is proud to be a part of the Texas Medical Center and excited about the opportunities it provides.
Building Back the Culture
Haralson discusses the importance of building back the culture after a 40% workforce loss during the pandemic. He emphasizes the use of a disciplinary process and performance execution model to stay focused on hiring and retention efforts.
Well Together Initiative
Memorial Hermann Health System is working on their Well Together initiative which helps with hiring and retention. This initiative has enabled them to reduce the reliance on travel nurses while still using them in specialized areas such as neonatal ICU and pediatric ICU. Haralson is excited about the work they're doing in recruitment and retention, the transplant program, patient throughput and length of stay, diversity equity inclusion, and building out shell floors.
Top Priorities for 2023
Haralson discusses Memorial Hermann's top priorities for 2023, which include improving clinical outcomes, expanding access to care through telehealth, and developing a comprehensive care model. He emphasizes the importance of patient experience and engagement, as well as diversity and inclusion efforts.
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This episode aired on 02/07/2023 and can be listened here.