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[The department system in surgery (author's transl)].
Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1977
Summary
The surgical department at Hannover Medical School uses an 8-year-tested organizational model that is efficient and satisfactory. This model includes significant resident participation in career development, improving cooperation and reducing friction.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Department Management
- Healthcare Organization
- Medical Education
Context:
- Hannover Medical School's Department of Surgery has operated under a specific organizational model for eight years.
- This model is based on Anglo-Saxon prototypes but incorporates unique features.
Purpose:
- To present the organizational model's structure and function.
- To detail cooperation modalities within the department.
- To discuss strategies for mitigating intra- and extradepartmental friction.
Summary:
- The implemented organizational model has demonstrated practicality, efficiency, and high staff satisfaction over an eight-year period.
- A key feature is the substantial involvement of residents in decisions critical to their professional advancement.
- The model's cooperative dynamics and friction-avoidance strategies are thoroughly examined.
Impact:
- Provides a successful, adaptable organizational framework for surgical departments.
- Highlights the benefits of resident involvement in departmental operations and career progression.
- Offers practical insights into fostering a collaborative and harmonious work environment in a surgical setting.