title: Developing a unit-based council in the medical ICU.
abstract: A unit-based council provided an environment within a medical ICU which increased commitment and improved morale. All healthcare members are encouraged to participate in the unit's decision-making process while working towards common goals--participative management and quality patient care.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Loch
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D006757:Hospital Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration