Kailee Wubben

Two Van Diest Medical Center managers were recently honored as they graduated from the Iowa Hospital Association’s Leadership Development Program.

Kailee Wubben, patient accounts manager, pictured above, and Troy Schoon, radiology manager, right, completed the program and were presented with certificates by IHA Board of Directors and Trustees Chair Kevin Kincaid at the IHA Annual Meeting in Des Moines Oct. 10-11.

In today’s health care environment, accepting a leadership role is far more challenging and complex than ever before. Leadership accountabilities must be balanced with an excellent grasp of human relations skills in working closely and collaborating with others, VDMC said in a media release. The IHA Leadership Development Program develops critical leadership skills and competencies with the objective of increasing retention of committed, quality staff in Iowa hospitals.

The program offers a multidimensional leadership approach that helps participants better connect session learning to everyday situations. Additionally, designated small groups allow a deeper level of networking, problem-solving and confidence by applying lessons to real-life scenarios.

Topics addressed during the program included budgeting and finance, dealing with conflict, accountability, the legal aspects of management and diversity and inclusion.