The evolutionary development of patient focused managers

Those of us who have chosen to embark on this journey into the world of Patient Focused management sometimes refer to our experience as a wild roller coaster ride. It is probably an accurate analogy since many of us have found the amplitude of the highs and lows to be quite extreme. Most of us came prepared with what we thought was a great deal of knowledge about management and leadership in an acute care setting. As we have moved through this process, we have found ourselves starting over and beginning to accept completely new paradigms. Although this has been, for many of us, the greatest challenge of our careers, I believe it has also been the greatest opportunity for growth.