title: Developing a healthy OR workplace.
abstract: Innovation is required to develop a positive work environment in the OR. Components of a healthy or workplace identified by staff members of three surgical departments are quality practice standards, excellence in patient care systems, a functional physical environment, effective staff systems, meaningful role definition and clarity, and identified guidelines for teamwork. In one or, staff members working on a communication team developed and implemented an action plan to enhance respect in the OR setting.
authors.affiliation: Methodist Hospital, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Nursing, USA.
authors.forename: Mickey L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Parsons
authors.forename: Marie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Newcomb
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D016272:Occupational Health; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000592:standards*; D015279:Organizational Culture; D017132:Workplace / Q000592:standards*