613 Thriving During Development of a Large, Advanced Burn and Wound Clinic - The Realization of Successful Change Management

Abstract Introduction Our center had an existing advanced burn and wound clinic, established more than 10years ago. Over the past several years, the need for expansion has been evident and in the past year, this expansion has been realized and the clinic doubled in size. With growth of any kind comes change. Change in healthcare is most often met with resistance. A multidisciplinary approach to planning and building a new healthcare environment is crucial to its success. Methods Review of admission and turnover rates. Results Several variables can be attributed to this overall accomplishment: Conclusions Applicability of Research to Practice Sharing experiences related to staffing and growth with other clinicians helps foster support and leads to development of newer and better ways to do everyday work in clinical settings.