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TeamSTEPPS: Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety.
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Washington, DC: Department of Defense. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; 2016.
Effective teamwork plays an essential role in providing safe patient care. The Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (TeamSTEPPS) program was developed in collaboration by the United States Department of Defense and AHRQ in order to support effective communication and teamwork in health care. This updated version of the widely implemented program provides new tools to measure its impact, supports increased emphasis on the role of effective communication in team training, and includes a new course management guide. Teamwork training programs have been shown to improve knowledge and attitudes, but have received mixed reviews on their effectiveness in changing behaviors. An AHRQ WebM&M commentary discussed how improved teamwork and shared decision-making might have prevented the unnecessary placement of a peripherally inserted central catheter that led to significant complications.
Meeting/Conference > Government Resource
Basic Patient Safety Manager Course.
Washington, DC: US Department of Defense. Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, VA.
This session will provide an overview of information and resources related to patient safety. Participants will learn about topics such as human factors, data collection, safety culture, and quality improvement. The course includes educational activities to complete both prior to and for 6 months following the session.
Book/Report
Assessment of DoD Wounded Warrior Matters: Managing Risks of Multiple Medications.
Alexandria, VA: Department of Defense, Office of the Inspector General; February 21, 2014. Report No. DODIG-2014-040.
Examining medication safety challenges unique to the United States military patient population, this report advocates for strengthening policy and medication reconciliation to address concerns, including accidental overdose and misuse of prescription drugs.
Award > Award Recipient
Quality and Patient Safety Awards.
Department of Defense Patient Safety Program.
This award recognizes outstanding patient safety improvement work in the Military Health System. The process for submitting applications for the 2016 awards has yet to be announced.
Web Resource > Government Resource
Department of Defense (DoD) Patient Safety Program.
United States Department of Defense.
This Web site includes information on several initiatives within the US Military Health System to support its culture of safety and reduce medical error through leadership, transparency, teamwork, and communication.
Tools/Toolkit > Government Resource
Professional Conduct Toolkit.
Washington, DC: US Department of Defense, Patient Safety Program.
This toolkit provides a checklist, a planning guide, and other tools to help address disruptive staff behavior.