Resources Available

TeamSTEPPS resources include:

• Three teamwork training curricula

• Course Management Guide

• Multimedia course materials

• TeamSTEPPS Implementation Guide

• Measurement tools

• Web site for updated resources and information: http://teamstepps.ahrq.gov/

Slide Notes:

TeamSTEPPS provides everything we need to build and sustain highly effective medical teams for today’s complex health care environment.

Three Teamwork Training Curricula

Train-the-Trainer – to train individuals within our organization to be trainers; highly interactive.

TeamSTEPPS Fundamentals – to train direct care providers on the teamwork concepts and skills; highly interactive.

TeamSTEPPS Essentials – to provide an overview of teamwork to non-clinical staff; provides basic tools for communication.

Course Management Guide

Provides a reference for team training instructors on how to prepare, execute, assess, and sustain the initiative.

Includes complete course descriptions and an explanation of how to use resources.

Multimedia Course Materials

Includes a set of education media on CD and DVD that accommodates multiple learning styles.

Illustrates concepts using slide presentations, discussions, video vignettes, case studies, testimonials, demonstrations, practice exercises, role-play, and simulation.

Includes a Pocket Guide, glossary, extensive evidence-based summaries, bibliography, and sample agendas and evaluations.

TeamSTEPPS Implementation Guide

Includes a comprehensive “how-to” guide that details the necessary steps to design, implement, monitor and sustain the initiative. Includes the Guide to Developing a TeamSTEPPS Action Plan and Implementation-At-A-Glance.

Measurement Tools

Includes a battery of validated, ready-to-use tools to assess the effectiveness of the initiative.

Provides instructions for tool selection, developing measures , and analyzing data.