TeamSTEPPS - A Powerful Solution

Date: August 22, 2012 - Noon-1 p.m. CST
Presenters:
Betty VanWoert RN, BSN, CPHRM
Sr. Risk Management Consultant MMIC Group Risk Management

Tom Cleary BS, RHIA, CPHQ, CPHRM
Sr. Risk Management Consultant MMIC Group Risk Management

Description:TeamSTEPPS is a teamwork system based on 20 years of experience and lessons learned from High-Reliability Organizations such as military operations, aviation and nuclear power industries. By incorporating these best practices, TeamSTEPPS improves the quality, safety and efficiency of health care delivery. You'll hear about learning and practicing sustainable communication and teamwork skills, which will enhance your organization's culture of safety, bottom line and workforce fulfillment.

Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to articulate the value of TeamSTEPPS to a culture of safety
  • Participants will be able to list the four core competency areas of TeamSTEPPS: Leadership, Situation Monitoring, Team Structure and Mutual Support
  • Participants will understand their next steps for TeamSTEPPS implementation in their organization

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