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"You Break It, You Bought It!" in the Veterinary Clinic
"You Break It, You Bought It!" in the Veterinary Clinic
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Mar 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
What happens when veterinary professionals accidentally or inadvertently break or damage equipment (or even uniforms) when caring for pet patients? This week we share why this is a harmful management tactic and better ways to communicate the proper care of veterinary equipment. Beckie is "coming in hot" in this episode!
Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT tackle a real-life dilemma Beckie recently ran across on her social media. The post discussed how a veterinary practice had recently added a new piece of equipment and the boss told the team, "If you break this, it's coming out of your paycheck." You can bet our hosts have strong opinions on why this is potentially harmful and may be a subtle signal of a toxic workplace.
Dr. Ward reveals he has encountered this sentiment in a wide variety of settings. He explains why this management strategy may actually result in employees hiding any equipment damage from owners, putting patients at risk, and cause a cascade of blaming each other. He also discusses why an imposed "fear of the consequences of damaging equipment often leads to underutilization and a waste of resources."
Beckie expresses the dangers of "leading by fear" in the veterinary workplace an dhow even seemingly minor comments such as these undermine team morale.
Viewfinders, our hosts encourage us to carefully analyze our language and monitor for unintended consequences. They also offer several bits of advice on how to protect expensive equipment while optimizing its utility. This is a good one!
Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT tackle a real-life dilemma Beckie recently ran across on her social media. The post discussed how a veterinary practice had recently added a new piece of equipment and the boss told the team, "If you break this, it's coming out of your paycheck." You can bet our hosts have strong opinions on why this is potentially harmful and may be a subtle signal of a toxic workplace.
Dr. Ward reveals he has encountered this sentiment in a wide variety of settings. He explains why this management strategy may actually result in employees hiding any equipment damage from owners, putting patients at risk, and cause a cascade of blaming each other. He also discusses why an imposed "fear of the consequences of damaging equipment often leads to underutilization and a waste of resources."
Beckie expresses the dangers of "leading by fear" in the veterinary workplace an dhow even seemingly minor comments such as these undermine team morale.
Viewfinders, our hosts encourage us to carefully analyze our language and monitor for unintended consequences. They also offer several bits of advice on how to protect expensive equipment while optimizing its utility. This is a good one!
Released:
Mar 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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