What Can TeamSTEPPS Do for Us?

Operating Rooms (OR)

After implementation of a "pre-op" brief:

• Increased OR communication.^1,2

• Increased administration of properly timed prophylactic antibiotics prior to incision from 84% to 95%.¹

• Increased pre-op deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis prior to induction from 92% to 100%.¹

• Error avoidance: Pre-op brief revealed seven patients (3.3%) with previously unidentified severe surgical risks — surgery cancelled.¹

• A 16% reduction in nursing turnover rate.²

• A 19% increase in OR employee satisfaction.²
  
  
  

1. Awad, SS, Fagan, SP, Bellows, C., Albo, D, et al. Bridging the communication gap in the operating room with medical team training. Am J Surg 190(5): 770-4, Nov 2005.
2. Leonard, M,, Graham, S, Bonacum, D. The human factor: The critical importance of effective teamwork and communication in providing safe care. Qual Saf Health Care 13 Suppl 1:i85-90, Oct 2004.

Slide Notes:

This slide presents more evidence for significant improvement that result from adopting teamwork strategies.

1. Awad, SS, Fagan, SP, Bellows, C., Albo, D, et al. Bridging the communication gap in the operating room with medical team training. Am J Surg 190(5): 770-4, Nov 2005.
2. Leonard, M,, Graham, S, Bonacum, D. The human factor: The critical importance of effective teamwork and communication in providing safe care. Qual Saf Health Care 13 Suppl 1:i85-90, Oct 2004.