This chapter emphasizes the pivotal role of medical directors in driving the transformation towards awake and walking ICUs. It highlights how their commitment and vision significantly impact patient outcomes and team dynamics. A medical director's active involvement is crucial for success.
Medical directors' buy-in is crucial for awake and walking ICU success.
Lukewarm support impedes progress and misses opportunities to unify the team.
A medical director's personal commitment is key for creating awake and walking ICUs.
What happens when a medical director really sees the reality of “normal practices” and becomes a revolutionist? Dr. Bistrong shares his personal conversion and the key role he has playing in his team’s transformation.