Commentary

Leadership: an effective human factor during COVID-19.

September 1, 2021

Dhahri AA, Refson J. BMJ Leader. 2021;5:203-205.

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Hierarchy and professional silos can disrupt collaboration. This commentary describes one hospital’s approach to shifting the surgical leadership role to facilitate communication and cross-organizational influence to affect quality and safety performance.

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