The Rehabilitation, Employment, and Follow-up Unit at the College of Nursing, University of Baghdad, organized a training activity entitled Executive Decision-Making in Medical Institutions as part of its annual plan, held at Ibn Al-Bitar Center for Cardiac
The workshop was presented by Professor Dr. Hakima Shaker in the presence of a group of nursing graduates, covering the importance of leadership decision-making in healthcare alongside the impact of rapid response, ethical decisions, and strategic thinking in managing medical institutions. The session highlighted various leadership decision-making styles, ranging from individual to participatory and situational approaches, while reviewing the critical steps for clinical decision-making during crises, starting from rapid assessment and initial triage, collecting essential accurate information, swift analysis, and firm execution with clear communication, up to continuous monitoring and post-event documentation.
In its conclusion, the workshop recommended issuing a concise guidance manual to serve as a quick reference for participants during crises, alongside enhancing communication and teamwork between medical and administrative departments, as well as raising awareness to avoid rushed decisions to safeguard patient safety. This workshop aligns directly with the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being, by developing medical leadership skills, elevating healthcare quality, and enhancing health system efficiency.
