Users' questions

What is the TeamSTEPPS approach?

What is the TeamSTEPPS approach?

TeamSTEPPS is an evidence-based set of teamwork tools, aimed at optimizing patient outcomes by improving communication and teamwork skills among health care professionals.

What is the purpose of the TeamSTEPPS 2.0 curriculum?

TeamSTEPPS® is an evidence-based teamwork program aimed at optimizing patient outcomes by improving communication and teamwork skills among health care professionals. The TeamSTEPPS 2.0 curriculum is designed to help health care leaders develop and deploy a customized plan to train their staff in teamwork skills.

How do you use TeamSTEPPS?

Leadership

  1. Organize the team.
  2. Identify and articulate clear goals (i.e., the plan).
  3. Assign tasks and responsibilities.
  4. Monitor and modify the plan; communicate changes.
  5. Review the team’s performance; provide feedback when needed.
  6. Manage and allocate resources.
  7. Facilitate information sharing.

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How does AHRQ work to improve patient safety?

AHRQ funds work to help frontline providers prevent HAIs by improving how care is delivered to patients. Research-based tools to get your team on board and help them understand and use core concepts of patient safety. AHRQ has developed tools that can help organizations build the capacity for change to make health care safer.

How does AHRQ help organizations build capacity for change?

AHRQ has developed tools that can help organizations build the capacity for change to make health care safer. By understanding patient safety concepts and how team and individual behaviors and attitudes influence safety culture, teams build the foundations for a future of safer care.

Who is the lead federal agency for patient safety research?

Our work helps providers make care safer for patients. AHRQ is the lead Federal agency for patient safety research. Our work helps providers make care safer for patients. AHRQ funds work to help frontline providers prevent HAIs by improving how care is delivered to patients.

How are patient safety indicators ( PSIS ) developed?

The Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs) are a set of indicators providing information on potential in hospital complications and adverse events following surgeries, procedures, and childbirth. The PSIs were developed after a comprehensive literature review, analysis of ICD-9-CM codes,…