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How Will You Stop Her Pain? February 2015 - Subscribe to Outpatient Surgery Magazine

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2 8 O U T PAT I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E | FEBRuARY 2015 Create Small Teams of Leaders "Pit crews" give staff ownership in running the facility. I f your nurses complain about not having enough autonomy and say in how your facility is run, here's an idea that will give them the authority to implement real change — all while cutting down on the number of meetings you must preside over. Create "pit crews," small groups of staff members who focus on improving a specific aspect of your facility. We have 9 pit crews in place at our hospital. Follow our lead or develop groups that would work best for your needs. • Party Pit Crew decreases daily stress and increases teamwork and camaraderie. This group recently planned our holiday party for more than 100 guests from the department and organized last month's bowl- ing outing. S T A F F I N G Michele Brunges, MSN, RN z PiT BOSS Pit crews focus on improving different aspects of your facility and help build teamwork throughout the staff. Here are members of the Certification Pit Crew at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida Health System. Certification Pit Crew

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