TeamSTEPPS Fundamentals

Issued by University of Texas Medical Branch

TeamSTEPPS Master Trained individuals has an advanced understanding of increased patient safety through communication and teamwork skill. Earners demonstrate skills in communication, leadership, mutual support, and situation monitoring. Earners are certified to teach all TeamSTEPPS courses.

Type Learning
Level Foundational
Time Hours
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

The earner worked within interprofessional teams in a two-hour course to explore communication tools to enhance patient safety. Participants were led by TeamSTEPPS Master Trainers through an online program that involved modules related to communication, mutual support, leadership, and situation monitoring.

Standards

IPEC Core Competencies

Communicate with patients, families, communities, and professionals in health and other fields in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention and treatment of disease. (Interprofessional Communication)

TeamSTEPPS Fundamentals Objectives

Each modules has objectives specific to the topic. Modules include team structure, communication, team leadership, situation monitoring, and mutual support.