title: Spirit at work: supporting patients and colleagues.
abstract: In this article, the authors describe ways to create spirit at work--a sense of teamwork and caring for patients, their families, and colleagues. Defining an ideal role model and striving to emulate that model are the first steps to creating a facility that enriches the lives of patients, families, and health care providers.
authors.affiliation: John Nasseff Heart Hospital, United Hospital, St. Paul, Minn., USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Halm
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Penque
mesh_terms: D004645:Empathy; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009013:Morale; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D012944:Social Support; D017132:Workplace