Authored By: Jim Kinsey Great Resignation. Burnout. Turnover. Staffing Crisis. The alarm about the healthcare staffing shortage has been sounded. A perfect storm has been created with a swell...
Authored By: Jim Kinsey Here we are at the end of Pride month! I hope that each of you found time to celebrate the community and yourselves! Pride month is such an important moment each year....
Proven approaches to care through food
Authored By: Cindy Jecusco, Planetree International We have all heard the phrase “chicken soup is good for the soul,” but this phrase is backed by science. Studies show that proper nutrition...
The economics of healthcare reimbursement don’t add up. Insurance companies pay for hospitals to treat patients when they are ill, rather than incentivizing healthcare systems to encourage...
The Planetree International Patient and Family Partnership Council (PFPC) is thrilled to introduce new Patient Engagement Tools, resources designed for patients, by patients, to...
Partnership, Quality, Compassion
Authored By: Jim Kinsey, Director Content-Engagement Strategies, Planetree International I am concerned, no alarmed, no troubled, or maybe its all three. As I am writing this The American...
As we enter the end of Q1 2023, staff turnover continues to challenge organizations around the world and across the continuum of care. Burnout, emotional fatigue, and stress are...
5 Trends to Watch in 2023
The healthcare sector has faced enormous challenges over the past several years. These challenges, though incredibly trying, have led to important opportunities to demonstrate resiliency,...
Authored By: Jim Kinsey, Vice President of Engagement Strategies, Planetree International & Michael Giuliano, COO, Planetree International The history of healthcare inequity and public health...
Can a checklist save lives? The answer to this question is a resounding yes. Checklists are a proven tool for improving clinical quality and patient safety; establishing order,...