Implementation of Learning from Excellence initiative in a neonatal intensive care unit

> Excellence is never an accident. It is always a result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution. > > — Aristotle1 We are reporting the results of implementing Learning from Excellence (LFE) initiative at Birmingham Women’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This initiative was conceived and successfully implemented at Birmingham Children’s Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) with the aim to identify and learn from peer-reported excellent episodes and improve staff morale through positive feedback.2 There is evidence in literature demonstrating improved resilience and organisational climate following nurturing of positive approach in front line healthcare professionals and their teams.3 4 The PICU experience with LFE included sharing of good practice, identifying …