Table 3.

Characteristics of a Mentor [26]

Number	Characteristic
1	Qualified, competent and experienced in own area of specialization with clinical proficiency and capacity to make decisions
2	Demonstrated willingness to mentor other clinicians through on-site visits
3	Capacity and desire to motivate the mentee to perform well
4	Familiarity with and ability to conduct procedures in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines
5	Ability to facilitate a case discussion
6	Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff including provision of constructive, timely, and interactive feedback
7	Ability to gather and analyze data
8	Be a role model and champion of best practices within their own facility
9	Being available and committed to mentorship
10	Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge and skills
11	Interested in clinical mentorship