Monday, March 1, 2010

Case Studies: An Insider's Guide to a Great Perfusion Program

Here is an excerpt from the March Heartbeat E-Newsletter. If you'd like to subscribe to our monthly news, click here and enter your email address.

JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, FL is recognized as Thomas & Reuters Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospitals in America. JFK is one of only four Florida hospitals to earn this benchmark recognition, which is based upon patient outcomes studied within 971 hospitals. JFK's Open Heart Program is a perfusion services contracted facility with Trident Health Resources, Inc. We are proud of this prestigious award and the contributions of our perfusionists which play a role in JFK's success.

What is it that makes YOUR program successful? What things can be learned from what others do to enhance what you are already doing? How do you know when it's time for a change and to consider outsourcing to a professional perfusion services company?

When you're evaluating your perfusion program, you want a frame of reference. Social Proof is what you are looking for; which means you want to find someone else like you who has been in the same position you are in now. You want to know others who made the decision to choose a company to manage staffing. Social Proof is not new, it's a marketing concept that is a sociological phenomenon. It means simply that people's behavioral patterns are highly influenced by the actions of the people or community around them. Some of the most effective social proof for Trident Health Resources, Inc. comes from the penetration of our company name in the marketplace, the number of accounts we have, and our longevity in the industry. But most importantly, it's the number of satisfied clients we have and have retained year after year.

To parallel this concept, consider that in your personal life when you are about to make a significant purchase such as a car or appliance, you might check online for consumer reviews and ratings. This gives you a sense if a product is worth its price and how it compares to the competition. Likewise, in your profession, when you're thinking about outsourcing perfusion services, it only makes sense to find out how others' experiences are with the company they use. Trident's account base is stable with numerous long-term contracts as well as a number of locum tenens accounts. We'd like to share their stories with you if you're interested.

Our industry continues to grow and the need for program changes and enhancements within hospitals is apparent. Quality is important! Patients are more informed than ever and are selective about their surgeon and hospital choices. It's important to ensure your open heart program caters to patient needs, that your perfusionists are aligned in team spirit with the surgical and nursing staff, and that your program offers superior performance in cardiovascular service in outcomes of care. We offer the services that gain you these results and save you money, too.

If you'd like to receive more information and letters from our hospital accounts, please email your request to marketing@tridenthealth.com. If you'd like a comparative analysis of your current perfusion program, complete the form here and we will get back with you right away.

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