This episode features Mark Boucot, President & CEO at Garrett Regional Medical Center and President & CEO at Potomac Valley Hospital. Here, he discusses his pride in WVU Medicine, his two hospitals being the pilot projects for a virtual ICU program, dealing with challenges while still providing compassionate care, and more.
Summary
Mark Boucot: Leading Two Hospitals in the WVU Health System
Mark Boucot is a highly respected healthcare professional, currently serving as the President and CEO of the Garrett Regional Medical Center and Potomac Valley Hospital, both part of the WVU Health System. In a recent episode, Boucot shared his thoughts on the challenges of healthcare leadership during the pandemic and his pride in WVU Medicine.
Proud to be Part of WVU Medicine
Boucot expressed his pride in being part of the WVU Health System, which has grown significantly under the leadership of Albert Wright. He is currently focused on further integrating the two hospitals and reducing the total cost of care through better population health models and wraparound services. He is also excited about their resilience programs to help healthcare workers maintain their resilience during the pandemic.
Compassionate Care and Quality Culture
Boucot emphasized the importance of providing compassionate care and creating a culture of high quality care. He believes that by doing the right thing and putting people first, other things will take care of themselves. Boucot also discussed the financial challenges facing healthcare systems but asserted that by investing in services such as chronic disease management and behavioral health, they can make a difference.
Pilot Project for a Virtual ICU Program
Boucot's hospitals were selected as pilot projects for a virtual ICU program, which allows intensivists to remotely monitor critically ill patients. Boucot discussed the success of the program and how it has improved patient outcomes, while also reducing costs.
Dealing with Challenges while Providing Compassionate Care
Amid the pandemic, Boucot acknowledged the challenges his hospitals have faced in providing compassionate care to patients while also ensuring the safety of healthcare workers. He expressed his gratitude to his staff for their dedication and hard work, and emphasized the importance of maintaining communication and transparency to effectively navigate difficult situations.
Mark Boucot's leadership in the WVU Health System has been marked by his commitment to compassionate care, quality culture, and innovative solutions to healthcare challenges. His insights and experiences provide valuable guidance to all healthcare professionals, as they continue to work towards improving patient outcomes and reducing costs.
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This episode aired on 10/11/2022 and can be listened here.
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