What are the critical success factors for team training in health care?

Eduardo Salas; Sandra A Almeida; Mary Salisbury; Heidi B King; Elizabeth H Lazzara; Rebecca Lyons; Katherine Wilson; Paula A Almeida; Robert McQuillan

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What are the critical success factors for team training in health care?

August 5, 2009

Salas E, Almeida SA, Salisbury M, et al. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2009;35(8):398-405.

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This analysis reviews elements of effective team training initiatives and provides suggestions for implementing them.

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