Promoting Patient Safety: Results of a TeamSTEPPS® Initiative.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Teamwork is an essential component of communication in a safety-oriented culture. The Joint Commission has identified poor communication as one of the leading causes of patient sentinel events. The aim of this quality improvement project was to design, implement, and evaluate a customized TeamSTEPPS® training program. After implementation, staff perception of teamwork and communication improved. The data support that TeamSTEPPS is a practical, effective, and low-cost patient safety endeavor.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Gaston, T; Short, N; Ralyea, C; Casterline, G
Published Date
- April 2016
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 46 / 4
Start / End Page
- 201 - 207
PubMed ID
- 27011154
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1539-0721
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0002-0443
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/nna.0000000000000333
Language
- eng