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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.
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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