title: Think cooperation, not competition.
abstract: Neighboring hospitals can offer a wealth of information to help you start a new program at your facility.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Services, Johnson Memorial Hospital, Franklin, Indiana, USA.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Olmstead
mesh_terms: D003163:Competitive Behavior; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D008611:Mentors / Q000523:psychology; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009718:Nurse Administrators / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology*