Some partnerships are characterized by an integration of value and skills—interdependence. Commitment and coordination across activities is a common factor. If our goal is to achieve an excellence in partnering with our facilities, we need to begin the dialogue about what we can accomplish in common that supports both parties. It appears we are interdependent, but moving to partnership is a more mature step.
There are endless projects on which we can collaborate to move our patients, our communities, our facilities, and ourselves to a better place. Let’s start with one action toward one goal. As one thing leads to another, we can achieve things that we never thought possible. TH
Dr. Gorman is the president of SHM.