Values in Action and Celebrating our Shared Successes
Databases aren’t the first thing that comes to mind in watercooler conversations or when compiling compelling newsletter content. Clara, however, has the entire office abuzz!
As you may know, one of our organizational values is “efficiency in referral and care management in order to do the most good for the greatest number”. To that end, we’ve been working with the local sofware development company Vistalogic to customize the Clara database for us. Because a growing number of safety net clinics have direct access to it, the database will empower them to have better information about patients and increase their efficiency in referring and coordinating care. Initial feedback indicates satisfaction with the new tool. Additional development is in process and we look forward to even more efficiencies within our own efforts and hopefully including other organizations that serve the same population.
As I say often, this is a time of challenge and opportunity for all health-related organizations. The health reform and still-sluggish economy both continue bringing uncertainty and anxiety. In such circumstances, it’s important to center ourselves around our core purpose. Since we also “value collaborative action which puts the common good above individual stakeholder benefits”, which is not something that happens normally in the highly competitive world of healthcare. Recognizing and celebrating the success we have had with our partners is critical to sustain and expand our efforts.
In that spirit we invite you to attend our Second Annual Bridges to Healthcare – From Aspiration to Impact on Thursday, April 7th, for a complimentary dinner, accompanied by a provider recognition ceremony, silent auction, and paddle raise. Emily and Joey Harrington will be our hosts again this year and we welcome David Rabiner as our emcee for the evening. We expect upwards of 600 guests this year and hope that you will be among them!
Sincerely,
Linda Nilsen-Solares
Executive Director
(February 2011)
