Re: hospital restructuring

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In a message dated 4/12/99 6:09:37 PM Central Daylight Time,

mwindmoe@... writes:

<< mwindmoe@... >>

We are currently doing the same thing, I would love to talk to you about it.

I am also in Chicago.

Youhn

ian Brothers Medical Center

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[Guest guest]

From Francine , editor, Rehab Continuum Report:

I believe Shepherd Spinal Center in Atlanta is organized into a team-based

concept. It may not be exactly what you're describing, but it's pretty close.

Staff is grouped into physician-led teams based on the type of case (ex: ABI

patients), and outcomes are reported by team. Ulicny, the CEO of

Shepherd, is on our editorial advisory board. You may want to talk with

-- he can be reached at (404)350-7311.

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[Guest guest]

Thanks for your quick response and encouraging words! We share a common

philosophy. I will most likely wind up being in your position, overseeing

all of rehab. Do you mind if I ask...how long is your typical workday/

workweek? I'm just trying to find out if I will have a life outside of work

when this change is implemented!

hospital restructuring

Hello,

I am a physical therapy manager in a health network which includes a

200+

bed hospital, in a suburb of Chicago. Our department of 30+

professional

staff provides care in a number of settings (acute care,

occupational

health

sites, outpatient satellites, school and DD facility contracts,

etc.)

Hospital administration is considering restructuring from a

discipline-based

leadership structure to a product-line leadership structure. This

would

entail PT, OT and Speech clinicians potentially reporting to

supervisors

and

a manager outside their discipline.

Can you give me some information about resources, including contact

persons

at other facilities who have successfully implemented such a

product-line

management model? I would love to be able to learn from others'

experiences.

Thanks so much, in advance, for your assistance.

Sincerely,

Maureen Windmoeller, PT

MacNeal Health Network

Berwyn, Illinois

Email: mwindmoe@...

Phone:

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Hi Maureen!

At this moment you are reading the e-mail from (probably) the only

director on this list serve who has responsibility for PT, OT, ST, and

Cardio-pulmonary rehab that is not from any of these disciplines (Lab

background). I was not given this position because of a strategic plan to

have a " rehab productline " . However, when you have oversight for a number

of disciplines the longview becomes one of a productline. The advantage

for my staff is that I am an experienced department head and arrived on the

scene with no preconceptions about rehab - also not much knowledge - but

life is about learning isn't it? My respect for them grows as I observe

their care with our patients. I work to facilitate their jobs by

understanding their issues. My emphasis with the supervisors and staff is

team management. Issues always are discussed and resolved with as much

input as possible. This is all necessary so that we are able to have a

unified strategy for Rehab. Our individual expertise is an asset not a

cause for turf wars.

When each person knows that they are valued, you can generate a great deal

of energy and pride about the business end. Your reward will be

exceptional service and the patients will keep coming!

My " structure " is :

Administrative Director Pathology/Rehabilitation

Supervisor of Clerical and Support Services

Physical Therapy Supervisor (Inpatient and Outpatient)

Supervisor of Speech Therapy and Inpatient Occupational Therapy

(recruited for OT sup. for two years without success - so I gave up)

Supervisor of Cardio-pulmonary Rehab and Outpatient Occupational Therapy

Hope this helps - it has worked for us with inpatient acute, rehab, and SNF

levels and outpatient services which includes a nursing home. I'm also

happy to report that no one has left that we were hoping would stay!

Sorry to be so longwinded!

Lucille Byrne

Administrative Director Pathology/Rehabilitation

Jeanes Hospital

Temple University Health System

Philadelphia, Penna. 19111

hospital restructuring

Hello,

I am a physical therapy manager in a health network which includes a 200+

bed hospital, in a suburb of Chicago. Our department of 30+ professional

staff provides care in a number of settings (acute care, occupational

health

sites, outpatient satellites, school and DD facility contracts, etc.)

Hospital administration is considering restructuring from a

discipline-based

leadership structure to a product-line leadership structure. This would

entail PT, OT and Speech clinicians potentially reporting to supervisors

and

a manager outside their discipline.

Can you give me some information about resources, including contact persons

at other facilities who have successfully implemented such a product-line

management model? I would love to be able to learn from others'

experiences.

Thanks so much, in advance, for your assistance.

Sincerely,

Maureen Windmoeller, PT

MacNeal Health Network

Berwyn, Illinois

Email: mwindmoe@...

Phone:

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