It is an absolute certainty that at some point your facility’s Food Service or EVS division will have an unplanned absence of leadership. Relocation, retirement, maternity, sabbatical, lottery winner, and a host of other reasons are difficult to foresee. Most hospitals have no “batter’s box” of trained managers ready to fill the gap. Below are some advantages an interim professional can offer.
1. FRESH PERSPECTIVE
A provisional manager is less likely influenced by internal factors and is able to provide the industry’s best practices to maintain workflow while exploring areas of improvement.
2. STABILITY
While an unplanned absence of leadership can be stressful, a provisional professional can bridge the gap until the right new hire is found.
3. IMPROVE EFFICIENCY
If there are operational inefficiencies, provisional management can help determine the root causes of problems to improve the performance of each facility. These provisional managers can serve as mentors to the staff as well as train the new hire.
4. COST-EFFECTIVENESS
Provisional managers can start quickly and only get paid for the days they work, which is more cost-effective than making a permanent hire.
5. EXPERTISE
Drawn from a pool of well-vetted, industry professionals, provisional managers are well-qualified for their assignments. They are focused on key priorities to bring stability, and satisfaction and strengthen the client’s culture and need.