Leading with Civility: Cultivating Respect, Safety and Trust in Anesthesia (Part 2)

December 10, 2025

Course description

Respect, safety and trust are necessary when working in anesthesiology teams, yet they can be difficult to cultivate amid ongoing staff shortages and constantly shifting team dynamics. When leaders act with incivility rather than fostering trust and respect, they can create psychologically unsafe environments for both staff and patients – increasing the risk of adverse events in the operating room.

In part two of his webinar series on leadership in anesthesia care, Dr. Sherrer will examine the role of incivility in healthcare settings. He will explore how uncivil behaviors affect professional relationships, with a particular focus on their impact on colleagues and patients alike. Attendees will gain practical tools for promoting civility and collective communication – key components in building stronger, safer anesthesiology teams.

Learning objectives

At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:

  • Define incivility and how it differs from other related behaviors
  • Discuss the impact of incivility in the healthcare setting
  • Define "fault lines" in hospital teams
  • Summarize the concept of a "collaborative conflict culture"

Target audience

Physician and clinician policyholders

Disclosure

The planners, faculty, and others in control of content have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

CME information

ISMS logo This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Illinois State Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The Illinois Nurse Practice Act rules deem CME credit provided by approved sponsors as acceptable to fulfill nursing continuing education requirements for licensure. Nurses may claim one contact hour per unit of CME in the state of Illinois.

Additional information

Estimated time for completion: 
1 hour
Disclaimer: 

The recommendations contained in this resource are not intended to define conduct that is appropriate in every case, should not be considered as establishing any standard of care, and do not constitute legal advice. Physicians, clinicians and healthcare providers should take care to ensure that all care rendered reflects the best clinical judgment and complies with the laws and regulations of the state or location at which the care was provided.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Discount Credit
  • 1.00 Participation Credit
Course opens: 
01/02/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Event starts: 
12/10/2025 - 12:00pm
Event ends: 
12/10/2025 - 1:00pm
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Matthew Sherrer, MD

Matthew Sherrer, MDMatthew Sherrer, MD, is an associate professor and director of care team collaboration in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. With clinical interests in collective intelligence and value in healthcare, Dr. Sherrer is a founding member and physician liaison for the Anesthesia Care Team Optimization Committee. This group is making important strides in building inclusive and respectful anesthesia care teams.

Dr. Sherrer is also the program director for UAB’s Perioperative Leadership Fellowship and serves as a clinical consultant to the UAB Leadership Development Office. A graduate of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, Dr. Sherrer is a board member of the Association of Anesthesia Clinical Directors and committed to developing future physician leaders and creating more fulfilling work experiences for all members of the anesthesia care team.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Discount Credit
  • 1.00 Participation Credit
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