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TeamSTEPPS

TeamSTEPPS™ is a teamwork system designed for health care professionals that is a powerful solution to improving patient safety within organization. It is evidence-based teamwork system to improve communication and teamwork skills among health care professionals as well as a source for ready-to-use materials and a training curriculum to successfully integrate teamwork principles into all areas of your health care system. TeamSTEPPS™ was developed by Department of Defense's Patient Safety Program in collaboration with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

For more details on TeamSTEPPS™ resources available from AHRQ, go to: http://teamstepps.ahrq.gov.

AHRQ recently released a new TeamSTEPPS™ module on Rapid Response Systems. To get a free copy of the new CD, go to AHRQ's Tools and Materials page or call the AHRQ publication clearinghouse at 800-358-9295.


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