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2 Daily News 2013 SAN DIEGO HIGHLIGHTS Linda Crane Lecture Inspires PTs to Embrace Teamwork By Deb Nerud Vernon BS, MA, EMT-P S Sandra Cassady, PT, PhD, FAACVPR andra Cassady, PT, PhD, FAACVPR, Saint Ambrose University, presented the 14th annual Linda Crane Lecture. “I had the honor of knowing Dr Linda Crane,” said Cassady. “When I met Linda, I was working on my PhD. I remember how exciting it was to talk to someone so passionate about the cardiopulmonary field—her kindness certainly made an impact on me.” Linda Crane, who was very active in the national association, engaged in clinical practice that was primarily concerned with pediatric cardiovascular and pulmonary issues. She wrote her dissertation on pulmonary function in women who were osteoporotic and taught as well. Cassady began her lecture, “From Silos to Bridges: Preparing Effective Teams for a Better Delivery System,” by saying that she has had the opportunity to work with some Documentation Frustration? WE KNOW THE FEELING. Go paperless, then go home. Visit Booth #2508 for a chance to win an iPad mini. www.iRehabDoc.com Go to www.apta.org/CSM to learn more! great teams and has always been interested in why some teams seem to function better than others. “Personnel decisions are some the most important you will ever make,” said Cassady. “Teamwork is becoming more and more essential to health care. In 2014 many previously uninsured Americans will challenge the current health care system.” Citing the book, Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni, Cassady pointed out the traits of a dysfunctional team: • Absence of Trust. Failure on the part of team members to understand and open up to one another. • Inattention to Results. The tendency of team members to seek out individual attention. • Fear of Conflict. Artificial harmony, not working through the issues, and holding back concerns. • Lack of Commitment. Failure to buy into decisions evident by ambiguity. • Avoidance of Accountability. Once a decision has been made, follow-through does not occur. “Team members must learn to build trust by sharing experiences over time,” said Cassady. “The team leader must be willing to be vulnerable and show a personal side. Leaders must restrain themselves from stopping healthy conflict. Deadlines for making important decisions must be set.” Cassady went on to say that avoidance of accountability could by addressed by publishing goals, holding regular reviews, giving team awards, and holding peers accountable. “When the goals and standards are clear, it is easier for members to hold each other accountable. With buy-in, members are unlikely to let the team fall when one member is not pulling his or her weight.” She said that inattention to results is the ultimate dysfunction of a team. “Goals need to be important to the whole organization. In health care, these often relate to safety.” “Effective teamwork comes down to practicing a small set of principles over a period of time. Many teams succeed because team members want to have positive outcomes,” concluded Cassady. Dianne V. Jewell, PT, DPT, PhD, CCS, was announced as the recipient of the 2014 Linda Crane award.  http://www.iRehabDoc.com http://www.iRehabDoc.com http://www.apta.org/CSM

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