What "Can Do" can do to your unit
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast, Dr. Stephanie Martin and her colleagues discuss the concept of 'Can-Do Culture' in healthcare, particularly in obstetrics. They explore personal stories that illustrate the challenges and consequences of this mindset, especially regarding patient safety and staffing issues. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the scope of service, the impact of a can-do attitude on patient outcomes, and the need for structured processes in healthcare settings. They also highlight the role of simulation as a tool for improving efficiency and problem-solving in clinical practice. The episode concludes with a call for further discussion on the implications of can-do culture on individual healthcare providers and the potential for burnout.
The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women.
Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics.
Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women.
Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation.
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In this episode of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast, Dr. Stephanie Martin and her colleagues discuss the concept of 'Can-Do Culture' in healthcare, particularly in obstetrics. They explore personal stories that illustrate the challenges and consequences of this mindset, especially regarding patient safety and staffing issues. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the scope of service, the impact of a can-do attitude on patient outcomes, and the need for structured processes in healthcare settings. They also highlight the role of simulation as a tool for improving efficiency and problem-solving in clinical practice. The episode concludes with a call for further discussion on the implications of can-do culture on individual healthcare providers and the potential for burnout. The experts at Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics pool their decades of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women to discuss the challenges encountered in caring for these vulnerable women. Dr Stephanie Martin is the Medical Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist with expertise in critical care obstetrics. Suzanne McMurtry Baird, DNP, RN is the Nursing Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics with many years of experience caring for critically ill pregnant women. Julie Arafeh, RN, MS is the Simulation Director for Clinical Concepts in Obstetrics and a leading expert in simulation. Critical Care Obstetrics Academy: https://www.clinicalconceptsinob.com/ Follow us: Patreon: patreon.com/CCOB YouTube: @CriticalCareOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criticalcareob/ Dr Martin's LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stephanie-martin-65b07112a CCOB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clinical-concepts-in-obstetrics/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/OBCriticalCare CCOB Facebook: ...