Wendy Korthuis-Smith

Wendy Korthuis-Smith


Creating a culture of continuous improvement in healthcare requires radical change, starting with the way we lead. However, old habits and lessons learned over many years can be deeply ingrained and create barriers to success. Learn how to unlearn four key obsolete leadership lessons and how to move forward as a leader that enables lasting improvement. Read the full article at NHS Providers
Leadership “Unlearning”: A New Requirement for...
Recent Blog Posts
Healthcare Transformation Can’t Wait: 3 Lessons...

The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated longstanding challenges with patient care and staff engagement in our industry. As leaders, we must look honestly and humbly...

Improving Team Well-Being: Addressing Provider...

Burnout continues to be a leading challenge in healthcare. It can jeopardize patient experience and even quality and safety. Research has found that burnout among...

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Healthcare Improvement Insights

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Mistake-Proofing Primary Care

Mistake-Proofing Primary Care

Start Your Lean Health Care Journey Learn More Problem Virginia Mason recognized that mistakes and ...

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Mistake-Proofing Primary Care

Start Your Lean Health Care Journey Learn More Problem Virginia Mason recognized that mistakes and ...

Why a Midwest Health System Went to Virginia ...

Why a Midwest Health System Went to Virginia ...

“The fact that Virginia Mason is driven by the same purpose we are – serving patients and ...

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Why a Midwest Health System Went to Virginia Mason Institute for Help

“The fact that Virginia Mason is driven by the same purpose we are – serving patients and ...

Managing Phone Calls in Primary Care

Managing Phone Calls in Primary Care

Problem Responding to patient phone calls at Virginia Mason consumed a great deal of clinic time ...

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Managing Phone Calls in Primary Care

Problem Responding to patient phone calls at Virginia Mason consumed a great deal of clinic time ...