The impact of a novel resident leadership training curriculum - 25/08/11
Abstract |
Background |
Today's complex health care environment coupled with the 80-hour workweek mandate has required that surgical resident team interactions evolve from a military command-and-control style to a collaborative leadership style.
Methods |
A novel educational curriculum was implemented with objectives of training the residents to have the capacity/ability to create and manage powerful teams through alignment, communication, and integrity integral tools to practicing a collaborative leadership style while working 80 hours per week. Specific strategies were as follows: (1) to focus on quality of patient care and service while receiving a high education-to-service ratio, and (2) to maximize efficiency through time management.
Results |
This article shows that leadership training as part of a resident curriculum can significantly increase a resident's view of leadership in the areas of alignment, communication, and integrity; tools previously shown in business models to be vital for effective and efficient teams.
Conclusion |
This curriculum, over the course of the surgical residency, can provide residents with the necessary tools to deliver efficient quality of care while working within the 80-hour workweek mandate in a more collaborative style environment.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Alignment, Communication, Curriculum, Integrity, Leadership
Plan
Vol 188 - N° 5
P. 481-484 - novembre 2004 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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