by Bonnie | Jan 8, 2014 | CARF Preparation, Physician Education, Rehab Physical Medicine
Well here we go into a new year! It seems as though I just got used to writing 2013! Now I have to work on 2014! Cheers to cognitive flexibility and learning! The last discussion of 2013 was about vision statements that answer the question of “Why we are here?” As...
by Bonnie | Nov 5, 2013 | CARF Preparation, Physician Education, Rehab Physical Medicine, Vision Statement
We have a “vision statement”, so what? I thought I’d write about “vision statements” today because this comes up so often in discussions with leadership, especially when discussing where to place resources. It’s an important concept but how many of us have been taught...
by Bonnie | Oct 14, 2013 | CARF Preparation, Physician Education, Processes for Provision of Services, Rehab Physical Medicine
Happy autumn! This is my favorite time of year with crisp temperatures and beautiful colors! I’ve gotten to travel some this autumn and see how autumn dresses in different parts of the country. This is the Animas River near the San Juan Mountains. In my...
by Bonnie | Oct 13, 2013 | CARF Preparation, Physician Education, Rehab Physical Medicine, Scope of Services
I picked the “scope of services” as my discussion topic today because I am frequently surprised that the really smart doctors who I interview during CARF surveys are perplexed by questions regarding their scope of services. I have found that with...
by Bonnie | Sep 4, 2013 | CARF Preparation, Physician Education, Rehab Physical Medicine, Stakeholders, Uncategorized
Stakeholders – Do your doctors know them? Stakeholders are the individuals or groups who have an interest in the activities and outcomes of your organization and its programs and services. Why are stakeholders important? Stakeholders are critical to the health...
by Bonnie | Dec 14, 2012 | Business Management, Human Resources, Uncategorized
A change in executive leadership in any organization can be a very challenging time. Businesses should create a succession plan that will prepare for such a change, (whether planned or unplanned) to ensure the stability and accountability of the organization. A...
by Bonnie | Nov 27, 2012 | Business Management, Human Resources, Performance Appraisals, Performance Improvement
As a follow up from our last two posts, BRB Consulting has strategies five and six to consider when conducting a performance appraisal. Strategy five is to discuss options for further growth and development. Even if the employee does not bring this up, you need to...
by Bonnie | Nov 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
As a follow up from our last post, BRB Consulting has two more helpful strategies for you to consider when conducting a performance appraisal. Another strategy is to recognize and comment on exceptional performance. A performance appraisal is definitely the time to...
by Bonnie | Oct 31, 2012 | Performance Appraisals
So…do you ever struggle with this? We have had challenges with employee appraisals as well. BRB Consulting is please to offer you some proven strategies that work! The first strategy is to provide each employee a clear understanding of job standards and...
by Bonnie | Apr 13, 2012 | Business Management
Preventing negative events is a challenge. That is why folks often say – Risk Management is everyone's responsibility! Next week in Philadelphia, the Risk Management conference is being held. For more information about that- click RIMS 2012. EZ-Rest and...
