title: Exploring distributed leadership in the BC Sepsis Network.
abstract: Commissioned research was undertaken to explore the role of networks in supporting large-scale change and improvement. Participatory action research and social network analysis were used to study the BC Sepsis Network. Findings of this research include insights into distributed leadership, enablers and barriers within a network approach; the importance of relationships and trust; and the need for meaningful and timely data. Recommendations are made for health leaders who are considering utilizing networks for improving patient quality and safety.
authors.affiliation: Royal Roads University, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. cgorley@shaw.ca.
authors.forename: Charlotte
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gorley
authors.affiliation: Royal Roads University, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
authors.forename: Ronald R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Lindstrom
authors.affiliation: BC Patient Safety & Quality Council, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Department of Allied Health, Faculty of Science, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.
authors.forename: Shari
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McKeown
authors.affiliation: BC Patient Safety & Quality Council, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
authors.forename: Christina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Krause
authors.affiliation: BC Patient Safety & Quality Council, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
authors.forename: Chantale
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pamplin
authors.affiliation: BC Patient Safety & Quality Council, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sweet
authors.affiliation: BC Patient Safety & Quality Council, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
authors.forename: Julian
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marsden
authors.affiliation: BC Patient Safety & Quality Council, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
authors.forename: Colleen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kennedy
mesh_terms: D019058:Community Networks; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D061214:Patient Safety; D018805:Sepsis / Q000517:prevention & control; D035502:Trust