Promoting patient safety: results of a TeamSTEPPS initiative.
Gaston T, Short N, Ralyea C, et al. Promoting patient safety: results of a TeamSTEPPS initiative. J Nurs Adm. 2016;46(4):201-207. doi:10.1097/nna.0000000000000333.
Poor communication is a persistent patient safety hazard. This commentary discusses how an initiative customized TeamSTEPPS implementation with training, coaching, and focus groups to improve staff perception of teamwork and communication in clinical practice.