{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Andrew Williams: Innovating for Exceptional Care ","description":"Andrew Williams and his team at HPHA are steadfast towards innovating to provide exceptional care for Canadians. One of the many efforts towards achieving this is through the completion of the Cancer and Medical Care Clinic and Pharmacy at Stratford General Hospital. This initiative is a strong testament to the fact that facilities have a positive impact on the quality of care provided, and the relationship between hospitals and their communities are key. \u201cWe would not have been able to do this had the community not stepped forward and donated their hard-earned money towards this project. It\u2019s fantastic for care, it means an awful lot to the patients who are receiving care now and to those who will need to access the unit moving forward,\u201d explains Andrew when speaking to the new clinic and the importance of strong community relations. In this episode of Healthcare Change Makers, Andrew shares invaluable advice on being a strong leader, engaging board members, tapping into community support to leverage initiatives, and planting the seed to create strong partnerships and connections.  Quotables: \u201cOur vision is innovating for exceptional health, and I think it really speaks to where we see healthcare today and the role that it plays in not only the work that we do in the hospital sector, but also the broader health and wellness of the community.\u201d - AW \u201cThe most important criteria for any successful partnership is a high level of trust where you\u2019re confident the interest of all is equally viewed by the participants.\u201d - AW \u201cFacilities and contemporary facilities have a really positive impact on the quality of care you\u2019re able to provide, both through the lens of the patient and the staff member.\u201d - AW \u201cThere\u2019s no such thing as not changing, you either proactively change and go a certain direction or you fall behind. Everyday you\u2019re not adapting yourself, growing yourself, or focusing on where the organization is going, you\u2019re slipping a little behind.\u201d - AW \u201cIt\u2019s a privilege to work in the healthcare space and I always believe that with privilege comes an accountability to make a difference.\u201d - AW \u201cBloom where you\u2019re planted, in other words make sure you\u2019re focusing all your energy and effort in doing the absolute best you can in whatever role you\u2019re in.\u201d - AW \u201cThe most important thing you can do to have a successful career track is excel in the role you\u2019re in in the moment, develop yourself, and make sure you\u2019re focusing on what I believe to be the really important attributes to leadership: being accountable for your actions, making sure your actions are founded in integrity, and make sure you\u2019re in tune to those you represent.\u201d - AW \u201cThose who know me know that I\u2019m a strong proponent of integration and working together, there\u2019s a lot of different organizations in the healthcare space but we all support the same population. We all have a role and that\u2019s important, but the more we can work together the better it will be for those we serve.\u201d - AW Mentioned in this Episode: \u00b7       Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance \u00b7       Stratford General Hospital \u00b7       Ontario Hospital Association \u00b7       Healthcare Collaborative Benefits \u00b7       London Health Sciences Centre Access More Interviews with Healthcare Leaders at HIROC.com\/podcast Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favourite podcasts. Email us at Communications@HIROC.com. ","author_name":"Healthcare Change Makers","author_url":"http:\/\/www.hiroc.com","html":"