1. Skills:
Anesthesiology leaders should have not only strong clinical skills, but also good communication skills. Good communication is the key to motivating and inspiring others.
Anesthesiology leader should possess other skills, including flexibility, organization, integrity, adaptability, planning, decision-making. The business model is changing in healthcare. These skills can help anesthesiology leaders manage constant change.
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2. Teamwork:
Healthcare require increasing collaboration. It is important to know how to build effective teams. Anesthesiology leaders should develop good relations with surgeons, nursing staff and other medical staff. Anesthesiology leaders can be better at their job and provide higher quality patient care. They also need to develop and maintain a positive relationship with hospital executive team members. Regular meeting with CEO, CFO, COO can proactively deal with issues.
3. Committee involvements:
Anesthesiology leaders should participated in the committees that directly impact quality and outcomes: credentialing/recruiting, quality assurance, peer review, therapeutic and pharmacologic. Anesthesiology leaders can improve quality of care; add values to the hospital and the patient.
4. Education:
A successful leader is a great teacher. Anesthesiology leaders should offer education to other departments and facilities. They can also provide education opportunity outside hospitals and beyond clinical issues. Education can help to develop leadership skills.
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5. Measurement:
Measuring is the only way to precisely benchmark the successes and identify areas for improvement. Anesthesiology leaders can apply patient satisfaction surveys and national benchmark data to measure their achievements and improvement. Measurement is a key for recognizing and awarding achievers, and identifying those who need guidance.
Successful anesthesiology leaders always have a vision and strategy for the future. They also know how to utilize experience, attitude and action to make a significant impact on their healthcare organization and local community.
