The elves sing out.The holidays are special - people often behave with more consideration during this period and there is hopeful expectation in the air. In the spirit of the season, I have gathered some healthcare system elves together to offer their one-line wishes, sung to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas Twelve Days of Christmas presents increase with each day of Yuletide. [Am. Music: “Twelve Days of Christmas” in Rockwell] See : Generosity . Before beginning this musicale mu·si·cale n. A program of music performed at a party or social gathering. [French, from (soirée) musicale, musical (evening), feminine of musical, from musique, , though, I would like to express my appreciation to all who participated, especially to those who in fact did sing their replies to me. Also my thanks to all who have graciously offered their expertise to this column during the past year. My wish, certainly, is that readers will continue to send their inquiries and suggestions to me at 2956 Kelton Avenue, Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , CA 90064 (including name, name of organization, address and phone number). And now, let's sit back and listen.... On the first day of Christmas, health care gave to me: "A patient-first philosophy." (Laura Hyatt, Hyatt Associates) On the second day of Christmas, health care gave to me: "Two less regulations..." (Sheldon Goldberg, Executive Vice President, American Association American Association refers to one of the following professional baseball leagues:
On the third day of Christmas, health care gave to me: "Three upward trends..." (Susanne Sonik, Director of the Section for Long-Term Care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. and Rehabilitation, American Hospital Association American Hospital Association (AHA), n.pr a nonprofit national organization of individuals, institutions, and organizations engaged in direct patient care. The association works to promote the improvement of health care services. ) Two less regulations, and a patient-first philosophy. On the fourth day of Christmas, health care gave to me: "Four more cost-based years (Non-PPS)..." (Kevin Cornish, Senior Manager Post-Acute Care Consulting, Ernst & Young LLP LLP - Lower Layer Protocol ) Three upward trends, two less regulations, and a patient-first philosophy. On the fifth day of Christmas, health care gave to me: "Five fewer m-e-e-t-i-n-g-s...!" (Monika White, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Center for Healthy Aging), Four more cost-based years, three upward trends, two less regulations, and a patient-first philosophy. On the sixth day of Christmas, health care gave to me: "Six fewer mergers..." (Cynthia E. Whitaker, President, Case Management Society of America) Five fewer m-e-e-t-i-n-g-s! Four more cost-based years, three upward trends, two less regulations, and a patient-first philosophy. On the seventh day of Christmas, health care gave to me: "Seven years of CARF-in..." (Chris MacDonell, National Director, Medical Rehabilitation Division, The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission - CARF) Six fewer mergers, five fewer m-e-e-t-i-n-g-s! Four more cost-based years, three upward trends, two less regulations, and a patient-first philosophy. On the eighth day of Christmas, health care gave to me: "Eight RT's assessing..." (Kerry George, President, American Association for Respiratory Care) Seven years of CARF-in, six fewer mergers, five fewer m-e-e-t-i-n-g-s! Four more cost-based years, three upward trends, two less regulations, and a patient-first philosophy. On the ninth day of Christmas, health care gave to me: "Nine process improvements..." (Charles Bair, Executive Vice President, Accreditation Operations, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, n.pr the United States body that accredits healthcare organizations. Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO/TJC), n. ) Eight RT's assessing, seven years of CARF-in, six fewer mergers, five fewer m-e-e-t-i-n-g-s! Four more cost-based years, three upward trends, two less regulations, and a patient-first philosophy. On the tenth day of Christmas, health care gave to me: "Ten nurses caring" (Rita Munley-Gallagher, Senior Policy Fellow, Department of Nursing Practice, the American Nurses Association American Nurses Association, n.pr professional organization of registered nurses created to encourage high standards in nursing care, pro-mote nursing as a profession, and lobby Congress for issues of concern to nurses. ) Nine process improvements, eight RT's assessing, seven years of CARF-in, six fewer mergers, five fewer m-e-e-t-i-n-g-s! Four more cost-based years, three upward trends, two less regulations, and a patient-first philosophy. On the eleventh day of Christmas, health care gave to me: "Eleven fewer budget cuts..." (Judy Solerno, MD, Chief Consultant, Geriatrics geriatrics (jĕrēă`trĭks), the branch of medicine concerned with conditions and diseases of the aged. Many disabilities in old age are caused by or related to the deterioration of the circulatory system (see arteriosclerosis), e.g. and Extended Care, the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Affairs is a term of the business that deals with the relation between a government and its veteran communities, usually administered by the designated government agency. ) Ten nurses caring, nine process improvements, eight RT's assessing, seven years of CARF-in, six fewer mergers, five fewer m-e-e-t-i-n-g-s! Four more cost-based years, three upward trends, two less regulations, and a patient-first philosophy. On the twelfth day of Christmas, health care gave to me: "Twelve new stroke treatments..." (Harold W. "Pete" Todd, President, National Stroke Association) Eleven fewer budget cuts, ten nurses caring, nine process improvements, eight RT's assessing, seven years of CARF-in, six fewer mergers, five fewer m-e-e-t-i-n-g-s! Four more cost-based years, three upward trends, two less regulations,and a patient-first philosophy. Thank you. Happy holidays! Laura Hyatt is president of Hyatt & Associates, Los Angeles, CA. |
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