title: Using change dynamics to implement a new software system in the OR.
abstract: Even though goals are essential, maintenance of rapport and communication must not be overlooked when the leader focuses on the overall plan. When the leader shows understanding toward those living with the day-to-day challenges of change, the staff and leader are brought together as a team. The effective leader also must learn to distinguish between barriers that must be confronted and those that should be avoided to lessen potential for permanent damage to relationships. Change managed effectively provides opportunities for growth as a team as well as integration of new practices.
authors.affiliation: Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, Fla.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Reis
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000379:methods*; D009870:Operating Room Information Systems / Q000295:instrumentation*; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010934:Planning Techniques; D012984:Software / Q000592:standards*; D013597:Systems Analysis