Healthcare Strategy and Culture with Dr. April Moreno

In our current environment, how certain are you that your organization understands the importance of supporting health equity in the work environment, both internally and externally? In this episode, Dr. April Moreno discusses the difference between health equity and equality, sharing some of the illustrative examples online as well as the various definitions of the two, also keeping the Social Determinants of Health in mind. Is your organization feeling the challenge of  building health equity capacity internally and externally? Contact april@aprilmorenoconsulting.com for a free business consultation. References: Health equity, SDOH key priorities for ONC, says deputy national coordinator: https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/health-equity-sdoh-key-priorities-onc-says-deputy-national-coordinator Northwestern Health Unit: Equity vs. Equality https://www.nwhu.on.ca/ourservices/Pages/Equity-vs-Equality.aspx George Washington University: Equity vs. Equality https://onlinepublichealth.gwu.edu/resources/equity-vs-equality/ Google Images: Health Equity vs Equality https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS962US965&sxsrf=AOaemvL8MfMUZRY99AOVbatiFkx8XYaNSg:1631465275043&source=univ&tbm=isch&q=health+equity+vs+equality&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwibi7rh8fnyAhWHv54KHf8aDiwQ7Al6BAgtEFE&biw=1440&bih=732#imgrc=iUUpxPpuwDWb2M AAMC Joins Organizations in Letter to HHS on Advancing Health Equity and Value https://www.aamc.org/advocacy-policy/washington-highlights/aamc-joins-organizations-letter-hhs-advancing-health-equity-and-value Health Affairs: Telehealth Funding: Transforming Primary Care And Achieving Digital Health Equity For Underresourced Populations: https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20210908.121951/full/

In this episode, Dr. April discusses organizational culture and why leaders in all parts of the organization need to be aware of these components if they are seeking improved employee motivation and productivity as well as improved customer-user-patient experiences. We discuss the definition of culture in the context of organizations, the categories of culture, and the three important types of organizational culture that cannot be overlooked. References What is Organizational Culture https://hbr.org/2013/05/what-is-organizational-culture Edgar Schein, Organizational Culture and Leadership https://thehypertextual.com/2013/01/17/edgar-schein-organizational-culture-and-leadership/ Is your organization ready to develop or update your strategic plan? To access the free strategic planning readiness guide visit aprilmorenoconsulting.com

What is the difference between a mission and a vision in an organization's strategic plan - and why does it matter? In this episode, Dr. April discusses the difference between the two and shares examples of how these can be easier to distinguish and to create. Dr. April shares why both of these key strategic planning features matter, and what they mean to our organization's daily, yearly, and forever goals. Visit https://aprilmorenoconsulting.com for your free Strategic Plan Preparation Guide

In this episode, Dr. April provides information on what a strategic plan is, why your organization needs one, what happens without one, and how often the strategic plan should be developed. This information is relevant to nonprofit, for-profit and other entities. To learn more about Dr. April Moreno, visit aprilmorenoconsulting.com

Trailer for the Healthcare Strategy and Culture Podcast with Dr. April Moreno.  In this podcast we discuss how to develop strategy, build workplace morale, and design products/services that best meet your client/user/patient needs. For more information, visit aprilmorenoconsulting.com