What quality award winners do to spark improvements in the OR
Similar to entertainers who appreciate having their work recognized with an Emmy or a Golden Globe, health care professionals appreciate awards that recognize their expertise. What is the secret of hospitals that consistently receive awards for quality? Insight comes from interviews with leaders at Poudre Valley Health System (PVHS) in…
OR leaders converge on Washington, DC
In an election year, Washington, DC, is the focal point for leadership, so it's fitting that from Oct 29 to 31, it became a hub for OR nurse leaders from across the US and as far away as New Zealand. Nearly 800 OR managers and directors attended the 21st annual…
Accountability key to survival from error
In leadership, accountability can't be delegated, says Commander Scott D Waddle, USN Ret—and sometimes that means acknowledging a tragic mistake. CDR Scott D. Waddle, USN (Ret) "The measure of a true leader is someone who can be accountable for the actions of a team," Waddle says. Waddle will present a…
Resonant leaders' focus on strength, help foster hope and compassion
There is a difference between management and leadership, and the difference can be profound in team-based areas like OR suites, says Annie McKee. "People often have more opportunities to lead one another than we think they do. "If we build a team with resonant leadership, it's going to be more…
Keynote: Great leaders keep great staff
What helps more than anything else to attract and keep a good staff? Make sure you have great team leaders and managers. And be sure they know managing people is a primary part of the job. Nothing is more important in helping to achieve the department's objectives than an engaged…
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