What Makes TeamSTEPPS Different?

• Evidence-based and field-tested

• Comprehensive

• Customizable

• Easy-to-use teamwork tools and strategies

• Publicly available

Slide Notes:

TeamSTEPPS is different than some other teamwork and performance improvement programs.

Rigorous scientific methods were used to develop TeamSTEPPS.

Evidence based

• Scientifically rooted in team performance and teamwork research and well-tested theoretical models for system-based error prevention (for high risk industries).
• This research yielded solid a vidence base for a set of teamwork core competencies with identified knowledge, skills, and attitudes.

Field tested by the Agency for Health care Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Department of Defense TriCARE Management Activity

• Implemented within AHRQ HROs hospitals and ACTION Partners and disseminated to AHRQ’s Patient Safety Improvement Corps.
• Implemented at over 68 Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs). Within these facilities, approximately 1,500 trainers and coaches have been fully trained to deliver TeamSTEPPS and implement teamwork principles into practice.

Comprehensive: TeamSTEPPS is unique from other products in that it:

Describes what to do and

Guides users through how to do it (e.g., guidelines on establishing and implementing the program) and

Provides the needed resources (e.g., training content, exercise materials, tools).

Customizable

Fully customizable to meet our organization’s needs.

Applicable in all medical settings of any size or clinical specialty, either throughout the facility or within one work unit.

May be implemented in full or in part.

Mini case studies are available to be customized to our specialty area.

Training includes stand alone modules so our unique teamwork needs and resource availability can be considered when selecting what elements of the program we want to use.

Easy to Use

Provides simple, ready-to-use, structured communication tools and teamwork strategies that apply to our health care setting.

Publicly available

TeamSTEPPS is in the public domain.

Materials can be ordered from the AHRQ.