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Communic8: Eight Universal Leadership Lessons from the Children’s Emergency Department

Don't Forget the Bubbles

They involve a mixture of clinical, communication, and leadership traits. Having recently moved from a leadership position within the Childrens Emergency Department to a more system-based role involving children of all ages, its apparent to me how transferable my experiences on the shop floor have been to this new strategic leadership role.

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The Medical Director’s Role in Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Programs

ACEP Now

At your monthly meeting with the chief medical officer (CMO) and chief nursing officer (CNO), they inform you of the hospitals plan to start a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program. 1 There are many program models including ED-based, non-ED hospital-based, hospital, and community-based programs. You accept the position.

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Getting everyone to sing in harmony

Don't Forget the Bubbles

This talk, from Clare Skinner, on music, medicine and leadership , comes from our 2022 DFTB conference in Brisbane. Facilitator-in-chief’ is my role when leading the ED Musos virtual choir and orchestra, and this also applies to my job in the hospital as Director of the Emergency Department. Think about the composer.

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Gender-focused training improves leadership of female medical students: A randomised trial

SheMD

Today, we will be discussing the article entitled, Gender-focused training improves leadership of female medical students: A randomised trial. In medical emergencies, provider qualities which lead to greater performance and patient outcomes include leadership and teamwork. link] ,Why is this article important? What does this mean?

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2024 ACEP Elections Preview: Meet the Board of Directors Candidates

ACEP Now

With elimination of CME funding in many of our hospitals and groups, it is crucial to continue to add value and communicate that value to residents before graduation. While some issues are handled locally, many issues cannot be solved in our emergency department or hospital. More members translate to more resources.

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The Handoff In Damage Control Surgery

The Trauma Pro

I call this the “interchangeable head” model, and to make it work there must be excellent handoffs during any leadership change. If the surgery occurred at an outside hospital and was then transferred, you must call the initial surgeon to have this discussion before going to the OR! In this case, the handoff is critical!

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The ‘Hidden C’

Don't Forget the Bubbles

In such situations, ‘soft skills’ such as teamwork, compassionate leadership, strong interpersonal communication, and psychological safety are essential. Barriers to reporting include a lack of awareness of reporting mechanisms, fear of repercussions on professional reputation, and a lack of proactive leadership support.