Make an Impact With Small Moves
Improvements in both workflow and staff attitudes are part of a leader’s responsibilities, but your interventions in these areas don’t need to be major to make...
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By: OSD Staff
Published: 9/3/2015
Shooting Hoops
Basketball Breaks Keep Things Loose
My OR coordinator tries to relieve some of the inherent stressors of busy OR days by getting the staff together for a "free throw" game when there's downtime. The trash receptacle is the "basket." Staff members take turns shooting a small toy basketball, and the person who makes the most baskets wins. They play for pride, not prizes. It's just a great way for the staff to take a breather and relate on a fun level.
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