As a horse trainer, Rusty Moore, DO, tries to put a horse in a position where the right choice is also the easy one. As system medical director of continuous improvement, his job is perhaps not so different: to position the right processes to eliminate waste and improve patient experience. Continuous improvement is the foundation of the Intermountain Health Operating Model, which aims to provide clarity, alignment, and accountability throughout the system to improve outcomes for our patients and caregivers. Dr. Moore previously served as continuous improvement medical director for our Desert Region. He currently serves as an enterprise leadership development consultant and physical medicine and rehabilitation physician at St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, Utah. He came to the system-level role with a unique set of qualifications. Here, he reflects on applying continuous improvement practices in the clinical setting and what horse psychology has taught him about leadership.
Diabetes can feel overwhelming and confusing as diabetes patients learn to manage glucose testing, diet, and medications along with ongoing health complications. For Cedar City diabetes patients, one year of specialized care can make all the difference, especially for patients receiving care at the Cedar City Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic. Learn how the Cedar City Diabetes and Endocrine Clinic's first year made an impact on the growing number of diabetes patients in a southern Utah community and why one diabetes patient credits the clinic with saving his life in the article below.
Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week! A special thank you goes out to all the dedicated nurse practitioners who provide exceptional care and make a significant impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
This Perioperative Nurses Week, we celebrate the incredible perioperative nurses who ensure the safety and care of patients before, during, and after surgery. Your dedication, skill, and compassion make a world of difference!
How do you thank someone for the sacrifices they made in the service of others? Caregivers across Intermountain Health have created programs to honor veterans in our care. See some of the ways we’re serving those who served our country.
Six interns at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado have a unique experience rotating through different departments as part of the Project SEARCH program, a one-year internship to help young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities transition from high school to work. “They’re wonderful human beings who deserve every opportunity,” said a coach.
In a rural area in Montana with limited resources, Abbey Ingvalson, physician assistant, and her team of three are turning the typical general surgery model on its head, using creativity and innovation to provide the best patient experience possible.
Happy National Transport Week! This week, we celebrate the professionals who ensure our patients and medical supplies reach their destinations safely and efficiently. Your dedication and hard work does not go unnoticed!
We are celebrating National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week! This week, we recognize the incredible work of our medical staff services professionals in ensuring that healthcare providers can deliver the best care possible.
Dana Grooms' dream to get into music was thwarted after experiencing voice problems in high school. Learn how this experience has helped her in her practice as a speech-language pathologist at The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (TOSH) in Murray, Utah in the article below.
