title: Building high-performance teams in the operating room.
abstract: Building effective teams requires the delineation of clear goals, an understanding of each member's role in reaching that goal, and continuous feedback as issues are identified. The solo mentality required to become a health care provider needs to be modified to see a bigger picture. Finally, consistent buy-in and support from senior administration to deal with disruptive personalities is vital for long-term success.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medicine Clinical Transformation Initiative, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Boulevard, NT 8215, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA. saxh@cshs.org
authors.forename: Harry C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Sax
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007857:Leadership; D009873:Operating Rooms; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*