TeamSTEPPS 2.0 Core Curriculum.

Course Material/Curriculum

TeamSTEPPS 2.0 Core Curriculum.

June 11, 2014

Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; September 2015.

The TeamSTEPPS program was developed to support effective communication and teamwork in health care. This curriculum offers training for participants to implement TeamSTEPPS in their organizations. The course includes evidence reviews, trainer guidance, measurement tools, and a pocket guide for frontline staff.

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