Abstract

A performance innovation project was conducted within a tertiary care medical center's pre-surgical testing center in order to achieve multidisciplinary success as measured in improved patient flow processes. The project successfully applied the concepts of cultural synergy, change management and transparent communication to achieve collaborative goals.

Author Details

Maridulce Belen Santos Fortuno, MS, BSN, RN, CAPA, Department of Perioperative Services, PREP Center, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Sigma Membership

Pi at-Large

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Study Design/Type

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Change, Communication, Cultural Synergy

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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The Role of Cultural Synergy, Change, and Communication in Achieving Success in Patient Flow Processes

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

A performance innovation project was conducted within a tertiary care medical center's pre-surgical testing center in order to achieve multidisciplinary success as measured in improved patient flow processes. The project successfully applied the concepts of cultural synergy, change management and transparent communication to achieve collaborative goals.