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Proactive teams yield exceptional care
Christie DiMichele1, Lisa Gaffney
1The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, The University of Pennsylvania, Nursing and Healthcare Administration Program, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Nursing Management
|May 10, 2005
Summary
A manager and team applied nine management principles to build a proactive nursing team during a new inpatient unit
Area of Science:
- Nursing Management
- Healthcare Operations
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Opening a new inpatient unit presents unique challenges for nursing team development.
- Effective management is crucial for establishing a proactive and efficient nursing workforce in new healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the application of nine management principles in developing a proactive nursing team.
- To outline the process of team creation during the design and opening phases of a new inpatient unit.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative case study approach.
- Managerial implementation of nine core management principles.
- Team development strategies during unit design and launch.
Main Results:
- Successful establishment of a proactive nursing team through structured management application.
- Identification of key principles that fostered team cohesion and efficiency.
- Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving within the nursing team during the transition.
Conclusions:
- The strategic application of management principles is effective in building proactive nursing teams for new unit openings.
- Leadership plays a vital role in shaping team dynamics and operational readiness.
- This approach can serve as a model for other healthcare facilities undergoing similar transitions.