Leaderly Articles
Here are a few articles/publications that we think are valuable. Some we have been involved with, some we just think are important for others to know about.
“Not Ready” for Palliative Care?
I have often heard that a very sick patient was deemed “not ready to talk about palliative care,” but I have never cared for a patient who would not have welcomed a conversation about their own goals and preferences. Is it the patient or the clinician who is not ready to have a difficult conversation? In every care setting we need clinicians who are prepared for and comfortable with engaging in conversations about goals of care.
CAPC Survey on Palliative Care leadership during the pandemic
“What keeps you up at night?” "Has the perceived value of palliative care changed since the start of the pandemic?” “What operational changes have you made in the last few years that you will continue?" The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) provides tools and...
Words that hurt … words that heal
These two phrases form the title of a book by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, in which he talks about the effects of speaking fairly (and unfairly) about others. In 42 years of nursing practice and 63 years of life, I have spoken and...
Donna Stevens is one of the greatest blessings in my professional career. A few months ago, I was honored to step into a new role as the Director of a remarkable palliative care team. Donna has served as a leadership mentor for me. Her knowledge and experience within the field of palliative care and leadership is invaluable. Donna has provided a solid foundation for a new beginning, equipping me with tools and strategies to continue to grow as a new leader. She has challenged me to understand and evaluate my role within a team of highly skilled, wonderful individuals. With her many years of experience in leadership, Donna is able to provide a real world, understanding approach to nurturing a team and navigating the everyday challenges we face in healthcare. Donna is a role model for all new leaders to aspire to be, and I am honored to continue to learn under her guidance.