In this episode, we are joined by Franklin Owusu, Administrator - Hospital Operations, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, to discuss what his current role entails, challenges surrounding workforce shortages & financial pressures, his thoughts on tech & retail disruptors in healthcare, and more. Want to network with peers and hear more conversations like this? Apply to be one of our complimentary guest reviewers at our upcoming Annual Meeting April 3-6, 2023 here.
Summary
Exploring Challenges in Hospital Operations with Franklin Owusu
In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Franklin Owusu, Administrator - Hospital Operations at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, to delve into the intricacies of his role, challenges tied to workforce shortages and financial pressures in the healthcare sector, as well as his views on facing disruptions brought on by emerging tech and retail elements.
Franklin Owusu on his Hospital Operations Role
Franklin Owusu plays a crucial role in ensuring The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center operates smoothly. As an Administrator of Hospital Operations, his job entails overseeing various departments and their team members, from Emergency Medicine to Patient Experience, to name a few. In this episode, he sheds some light on what his day-to-day responsibilities look like and how his team ensures the delivery of top-notch healthcare services.
Challenges Linked to Workforce Shortages and Financial Pressures
In addition to sharing insights into his role, Owusu talks about the challenges tied to decreasing healthcare staff numbers, and the subsequent increase of workload shared among existing employees. He also shares his thoughts on the financial pressures of increasing healthcare costs and how hospital administrators must be tactful in balancing the books while ensuring patient care doesn't suffer.
Thoughts on Tech and Retail Disruptors in Healthcare
As technology continues to make strides in the healthcare industry, Franklin Owusu shares his views on leveraging tech innovation, as well as potential challenges it may bring. He also delves into the world of retail, how it's impacting the healthcare sector and ways hospitals can learn from successful retail strategies to improve patient experience.
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This episode aired on 01/21/2023 and can be listened here.