TeamSTEPPS Strategies and Tools for Patient Safety
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What is the main objective of TeamSTEPPS?

  • Implement culture change in healthcare organizations
  • Conduct pre-training assessments
  • Enhance performance and patient safety (correct)
  • Minimize teamwork breakdowns

What is the role of Leadership in TeamSTEPPS core teamwork skills?

  • Taking charge to look at the patient from a holistic level (correct)
  • Ensuring communication errors are minimized
  • Providing interdepartmental support
  • Monitoring situations brought to attention by family members

Why is interdepartmental support important in TeamSTEPPS?

  • To integrate and monitor the action plan (correct)
  • To address concerns with full attention
  • To minimize communication errors
  • To ensure teamwork breakdowns are reduced

What is the focus of the 'Coach, Implement, Sustain' phase in TeamSTEPPS?

<p>Providing continuous improvement through monitoring (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of TeamSTEPPS, what is the significance of addressing communication errors?

<p>Reducing teamwork breakdowns effectively (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary issue that led to the medical errors described in the text?

<p>Lack of communication and coordination among healthcare professionals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT identified as a barrier to effective team performance in the text?

<p>Effective team leadership (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies is recommended to prevent medical errors?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The text states that team training programs have been shown to have a $\text{moderate, positive effect}$ on team outcomes. What is the effect size reported in the text?

<p>p = .38 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the evidence described in the text indicate about the effectiveness of the TeamSTEPPS program?

<p>TeamSTEPPS has been shown to have a moderate, positive effect on team outcomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT identified in the text as a component of team performance?

<p>Productivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of high-performing teams?

<p>Presence of strong team leadership (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT identified in the text as a potential barrier to effective team performance?

<p>Emphasis on patient safety and preventative care (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the TeamSTEPPS program described in the text?

<p>Enhancing team communication and coordination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most significant barrier to effective team performance according to the text?

<p>Lack of clear role definitions and responsibilities within the team (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary recommendation made in the text to prevent medical errors?

<p>Improving communication and coordination between healthcare professionals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the TeamSTEPPS program?

<p>Providing comprehensive team training and performance optimization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key evidence presented in the text regarding the effectiveness of the TeamSTEPPS program?

<p>TeamSTEPPS has a moderate, positive effect on team outcomes according to research (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT identified as a component of team performance in the text?

<p>Outcomes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is cited in the text as a characteristic of high-performing teams?

<p>Engaging in regular feedback and performance evaluation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of medical errors identified in the text?

<p>Poor communication and coordination among healthcare professionals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT identified in the text as a potential barrier to effective team performance?

<p>Inadequate financial resources and budget constraints (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the TeamSTEPPS program according to the text?

<p>To improve patient safety and reduce medical errors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is identified in the text as a key component of high-performing teams?

<p>Have clear roles and responsibilities, and a shared, valued vision (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the core teamwork skills emphasized in TeamSTEPPS?

<p>Conflict Resolution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of TeamSTEPPS, what is the primary role of Situation Monitoring?

<p>To ensure that all team members are aware of the current situation and potential risks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the 'Action Plan' phase in the TeamSTEPPS implementation process?

<p>Providing team training and implementing the TeamSTEPPS strategies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what is the primary goal of the 'Sustainment' phase in the TeamSTEPPS implementation process?

<p>To ensure that the TeamSTEPPS strategies are integrated into the organizational culture and continuously improved (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of addressing communication errors in the context of TeamSTEPPS?

<p>Communication errors should be minimized to prevent potential patient safety issues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the role of Mutual Support in the TeamSTEPPS framework?

<p>It involves interdepartmental support and collaboration to achieve common goals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what is the primary purpose of conducting a 'Site Assessment' and 'Culture Survey' in the TeamSTEPPS implementation process?

<p>To identify potential barriers and challenges to implementation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the role of Leadership in the TeamSTEPPS framework?

<p>Leadership is responsible for taking charge and ensuring a comprehensive view of the situation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is NOT true about the implementation of TeamSTEPPS?

<p>It focuses solely on improving communication and teamwork skills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the 'Coach, Implement, Sustain' phase in the TeamSTEPPS implementation process?

<p>To ensure that the TeamSTEPPS strategies are integrated into the organizational culture and continuously improved (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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