Tag: shelly ford

Business skills help healthcare professionals navigate during COVID-19

Posted September 17, 2020 by Teresa Mackin

As the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in early March, healthcare professionals were faced with a barrage of patients and change—a virus they’d never treated before and new information coming at them every day.

Occupational therapist uses Graduate Certificate in Medical Management to navigate COVID-19 crisis

Posted September 9, 2020 by Sally Winter

When Shelly Ford enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Medical Management at the Kelley School of Business, she couldn’t have predicted a pandemic would change the world a few months later.

Adding to the toolbox: Why this occupational therapy manager is going back to school

Posted February 24, 2020 by Teresa Mackin

Why this occupational therapist is heading back to school “I think a business mind is imperative—even for those who aren’t in leadership. Understanding how the ‘business of healthcare’ works can enhance how you perform as a healthcare professional, and it can give you a better perspective of how your organization is run. Even if you’re not the one making the decisions, you can help influence decisions and speak the language in planning meetings.”