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Get the lead out: Responding to unplanned change
Patricia A OʼKeefe1, Carol S Jones, Mildred Ortu Kowalski
1At Morristown (N.J.) Medical Center, Patricia A. O'Keefe is the president, Carol S. Jones is the CNO, and Mildred Ortu Kowalski is a nurse researcher. Diane P. Calello is an executive and medical director at New Jersey Poison Information and Education System, New Jersey Medical School, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, in Newark, N.J.
Nursing Management
|May 10, 2017
Summary
Transformational leaders rapidly addressed a lead water contamination event at a medical center. This swift action protected patient and staff health during the crisis.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Public Health
- Medical Leadership
Background:
- Lead contamination in water supplies poses significant health risks.
- Prompt identification and response are crucial in healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the rapid response of transformational leaders to a lead water contamination event.
- To highlight effective crisis management strategies in a medical center.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of leadership actions during the water crisis.
- Review of institutional protocols and communication strategies.
Main Results:
- Transformational leaders initiated immediate containment and remediation measures.
- Proactive communication and stakeholder engagement were key components of the response.
Conclusions:
- Effective leadership is vital for mitigating public health threats in medical facilities.
- Swift, decisive action can minimize the impact of environmental hazards on healthcare operations.
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