Ep 11: Discussion with Marie Crossland (CEO Napier Street RACS)
Prof Joe Covid 19 Aged Care Podcast by Prof Joe
Episode notes
Episode 11:
1) Everyone has the same shared understanding of the problem
~ Knowing what to do – protocols around handwashing
~ Adopting this – so it becomes a strong part of the culture
~ Something we can do as a team is something we can be proud of.
~ The biggest enemy is invisible. The best thing we can do doesn’t seem obvious
~ Need a shared understanding - Open discussion to know what people understand and what they’re worried about
~ Use handover times and expand to second meeting at end of a shift to collect info and feedback
2) Lead by example from the top
~ Ask the CEO, board members, doctors to make a display of how important it is to wash hands
~ Watch people lead by example
3) Choose a leader from within the rank ...
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