Common Projects for the Hospital Executive – Episode 431

Today, I will describe my experiences with the assignments of a hospital CMO. These are based on my 14 years as a senior hospital executive. There was a lot to like about that job, with lots of fond memories. More than I can cover in one podcast episode.

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But today, I’ll focus on some of the specific projects I worked on and the directors I worked with. I think it will give you a better idea of what a CMO does. And I hope it will inspire you to consider a hospital management career.

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6 Assignments of a Hospital CMO

For those NOT considering such a career, you should listen anyway, because what I’ll describe applies to a senior leadership position in almost any industry – even in your own business.In this episode, I will describe in detail my experiences with typical assignments of a hospital CMO, including:

1) Leading the CME program, supporting the residency program start-up, and working with the Director of Physicians Services.

2) Selecting and implementing the first Quality Management Tool, achieving Top 100 Hospital Status, and working with the Director of Quality Improvement.

3) Implementing the hospital’s first Lean Process Improvement Initiative and working with the Director of the Lean Process Improvement and Laboratory Services.

Each CMO in any given organization will fit into the org structure in a unique way. – John Jurica

4) Overseeing the implementation of physician order entry, the medication safety program, and working with the Pharmacy Director.

5) Establishing the first hospitalist service.

6) Recruiting physicians, purchasing local physician practices, and expanding the medical group to become the dominant multispecialty group in the county.

Summary

That’s a glimpse into the life of the CMO, and a sample of my assignments while in that role. It was exciting, challenging, and impactful. The CMO in each organization will fit into the organizational structure in a unique way, with different direct reports and areas of responsibility.

In the hospital setting, they will usually include QI and Patient Safety, Physician Services, and CME (if there is a CME program). But beyond that, it can vary considerably.

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