This episode features Amy Lee, President of Nantucket Cottage Hospital. Here, she discusses shifting the way care was delivered throughout the pandemic, the importance of understanding & learning the community you serve in order to support them, and more.
Summary
Amy Lee Discusses Healthcare During the Pandemic
In this episode, Amy Lee, the President of Nantucket Cottage Hospital, shares her insights on healthcare during the pandemic. She discusses how the hospital switched the way they delivered care, the importance of understanding and learning the community you serve, and more.
Experience in Healthcare
Amy Lee has been in healthcare for over 20 years, and she believes that her experience as the chief operating officer of Central Maine Health Medical Group has taught her how to take care of patients in a more holistic manner. She had to look at telehealth and other electronic communication tools to provide care, which was a crucial aspect of keeping patients safe during the pandemic. She also believes that emerging leaders should learn as much as they can and not be afraid to ask questions. It is essential to teach and mentor others and build a strong support system.
Community Engagement
Amy Lee is now the President of Nantucket Cottage Hospital, and she is focused on addressing the issues that are impacting patients in a bigger way. She believes that it is crucial to understand and learn the community you serve to support them better. She also emphasizes the importance of having people around you who can give you advice and act as a sounding board for your decisions. It's helpful to stay connected and keep learning so that you know what's going on and how you fit into the picture.
Final Thoughts
Amy Lee's expertise in healthcare and community engagement is impressive. Her insights on providing care during the pandemic and understanding the community you serve are enlightening. Emerging leaders should take her advice and keep learning, ask questions, teach and mentor others, and build a support system.
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This episode aired on 11/27/2022 and can be listened here.
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