This episode features Jonathan Davis, Chief Operating Officer at FirstHealth of the Carolinas & President of FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. Here he discusses the growing success of virtual care post COVID as well as the importance of a strong sense of community and leadership within healthcare teams.
Summary
FirstHealth of the Carolinas' Jonathan Davis Discusses the Success of Virtual Care Post-COVID
Jonathan Davis, Chief Operating Officer at FirstHealth of the Carolinas and President of FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, recently spoke about the growing success of virtual care post-COVID. He emphasized the importance of a strong sense of community and leadership within healthcare teams.
FirstHealth of the Carolinas
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a large healthcare system that includes four hospitals, 900 volunteers, 5,400 employees, and 283 medical staff members. They provide a wide range of services, including home health, hospice, fitness centers, primary care clinics, and convenient care clinics across 15 counties in North Carolina. To continue growing their services, they plan to expand their ambulatory networks and revamp their workforce to take advantage of different types of resources. Their secret to success is great operational performance and strong relationships with their teams.
Reinventing Care Delivery
Jonathan's focus for the second half of the year is to reinvent the model of care delivery by incorporating virtual components. He wants to ensure patient safety and clinical improvement while meeting patient needs through virtual care. His goal is to strengthen the team by supporting each individual role so they can work together more effectively, much like a football team.
Conclusion
FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a leading healthcare system that continues to evolve with the times. By incorporating virtual care and supporting their team members, they will continue to provide excellent patient care and maintain their strong sense of community.
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This episode aired on 05/19/2023 and can be listened here.
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