title: Climate for innovation: problems in patient flow.
abstract: Problems in patient flow persist in practice and seem to defy traditional approaches to resolution. Using concepts from complex adapted systems and diffusion of innovation principles, problems in patient flow are analyzed and possible routes for innovation are identified. Emphasis is on creating a climate receptive to change as the norm, one that values relationships and communication.
authors: Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Center for Evidence-Based Practice, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX 76129, USA.
authors: Susan Mace
authors: SM
authors: Weeks
authors: Rhonda J
authors: RJ
authors: Keen
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D005791:Patient Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013781:Texas; D014481:United States; D014850:Waiting Lists