results there was a 10% resident response rate, 22% program director, most from a program with 50% female residents. 71% report no clear acr policy, 64% believe the position appointed. half report less than 25% female acrs, 54% zero minority acrs. program directors reported more female acrs, but similar lack of selection policy. 54% believe acr receives a stipend. 31% report more than 75% went ...

BACKGROUND Although numerous leadership development programs (LDPs) exist in health care, no programs have been specifically designed to meet the needs of surgeons. This study aimed to elicit practicing surgeons' motivations and desired goals for leadership training to design an evidence-based LDP in surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS At a large academic health center, we conducted semistructured...

BACKGROUND The importance of effective team leadership for achieving surgical excellence is widely accepted, but we understand less about the behaviors that achieve this goal. We studied cardiac surgical teams to identify leadership behaviors that best support surgical teamwork. METHODS We observed, surveyed, and interviewed cardiac surgical teams, including 7 surgeons and 116 team members, f...

The personal leadership of the perioperative director is a critical factor in the success of any change management initiative. This article presents an approach to perioperative nursing leadership that addresses obstacles that prevent surgical departments from achieving high performance in clinical and financial outcomes. This leadership approach consists of specific insights, priorities, and t...

A perioperative nurse leader's ability to effect positive change and inspire others to higher levels of achievement is related to his or her leadership style in the practice setting and the leadership style that is present across the organization. The American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet™ designation and redesignation process requires the demonstration of transformational leadership as...

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To explore and understand medical-surgical nurses' perceived self-confidence and leadership abilities as first responders in recognising and responding to clinical deterioration prior to the arrival of an emergency response team. BACKGROUND Patients are admitted to hospitals with multiple, complex health issues who are more likely to experience clinical deterioration. The ...

Abstract Aim Which theories, concepts and frameworks have been evidenced for surgical innovation in leadership the United Kingdom, European Union, States of America? Method Systematic scoping synthesis literature will be employed where appropriate identified. Drawing upon broader on surgery further examples utilised within surgery. s full- text articles used reviewed relevance to research quest...