A novel trauma leadership model reflective of changing times.
As a result of generational changes in the health care workforce, we sought to evaluate our current Trauma Medical Director Leadership model. We assessed the responsibilities, accountability, time requirements, cost, and provider satisfaction with the current leadership model. Three new providers who had recently completed fellowship training were hired, each with unique professional desires, skill sets, and experience. Our goal was to establish a comprehensive, cost-effective, accountable leadership model that enabled provider satisfaction and equalized leadership responsibilities. A 3-pronged team model was established with a Medical Director title and responsibilities rotating per the American College of Surgeons verification cycle to develop leadership skills and lessen hierarchical differences.
Department of Trauma Services (Ms D'Huyvetter) and Department of General and Vascular Surgery (Dr Cogbill), Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009746:Nursing, Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017749:Total Quality Management; D014193:Trauma Centers / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000451:nursing*