Open AccessTransforming Your Operating Room into a High Functioning Team: A Survival Guide for Junior Attendings in the OR
Author(s) -
Michael J. Heffernan,
Lindsay M. Andras
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of pediatric orthopaedics/journal of pediatric orthopedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.318
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1539-2570
pISSN - 0271-6798
DOI - 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002105
Subject(s) - medicine , process (computing) , team building , key (lock) , team leader , medical education , engineering management , computer science , management , operating system , engineering , economics
In this article, we outline several key concepts to help develop your operating room team. This is an evolutionary process with numerous benefits to the team members, surgeon, and most importantly the patients. We outline strategies for engaging and preparing your team members so that the operating room runs more efficiently. We also outline the do's and don'ts of building trust amongst team members which is critical to transforming into a high functioning team.