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Home Healthc Nurse
; 14(11): 865-72; quiz 874-5, 1996 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-9060284
ABSTRACT
Self-directed work groups (SDWGs) have become the hallmark of many successful corporations. This work-management philosophy is a cost-effective way to respond quickly to the challenges of today's rapidly changing home healthcare environment. To enable nurses to develop SDWGs, the five key characteristics of these groups--coaching, communication, commitment, cooperation, and contribution--are described.