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Tribute to My Mother, Vicky Sorrentino Jurica – 031

John Jurica2021-03-20T20:24:04-05:00

Today's episode is going to be a little different. In part, I wish to explain my absence last week. And I want to express my thoughts about my recently deceased mother, Vicky Sorrentino Jurica. And present a tribute to her. So you won't be hearing anything today about nonclinical careers, or side gigs, or physician leadership, except maybe tangentially. And I'm still not exactly sure why I'm recording this. Other than there might be some small lessons for [...]

Tribute to My Mother, Vicky Sorrentino Jurica – 031John Jurica2021-03-20T20:24:04-05:00

5 Reasons Why You Must Lead the Crusade to Abolish Hospital Sentinel Events

John Jurica2017-02-20T10:09:08-06:00

I was sitting in a small conference room. Having worked full-time as hospital Chief Medical officer, I was now interviewing for a position in a larger institution. Midway through my interviews, I was talking with the hospital board chairman. He brought up the topic of hospital sentinel events. Apparently there had been a sentinel event at his organization and the chair and his board were quite concerned. He explained that it was something they had not experienced before. They [...]

5 Reasons Why You Must Lead the Crusade to Abolish Hospital Sentinel EventsJohn Jurica2017-02-20T10:09:08-06:00

7 Must See Hospital Board Reports

John Jurica2017-01-22T21:11:32-06:00

I was walking towards the cafeteria one morning when I recognized one of our hospital board members. I recalled seeing him at one the meetings where I had presented hospital board reports addressing quality. We stopped to chat for a minute. He had been on the board for several years, and had an intimate knowledge of the performance of the hospital. He knew many of the local medical staff. His wife had once worked for the hospital. [...]

7 Must See Hospital Board ReportsJohn Jurica2017-01-22T21:11:32-06:00

Shape Your Hospital Performance Measures and Boost Your Reputation

John Jurica2016-11-29T16:44:16-06:00

I remember the first time our CEO announced to our board of directors that we had received the Top 100 Hospital designation. I believe the award was “owned” by Solucient at the time. It actually came as a shock because we were not expecting it. I was VPMA back then. We were just vaguely aware of the hospital performance measures it used. The CEO and board were very proud of the designation. We all were. It was a welcome [...]

Shape Your Hospital Performance Measures and Boost Your ReputationJohn Jurica2016-11-29T16:44:16-06:00

How to Slash Your Hospital Mortality Rate

John Jurica2016-08-05T13:08:16-05:00

Patients don't want to be treated at a hospital with a high mortality rate. Doctors and staff don't want to work at a hospital with a high rate. It's scary and embarrassing. But there is more to achieving a low mortality rate than just hiring good staff and implementing evidence-based care. Hospital mortality rankings are heavily dependent on rating agency rules and documentation practices. Rules Matter I was nine years old and obsessed with bowling. Maybe it was because [...]

How to Slash Your Hospital Mortality RateJohn Jurica2016-08-05T13:08:16-05:00

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