The Communications Lifeline in TeamSTEPPS

Communication is the lifeline of a well-functioning team. Communication strategies and tools improve effectiveness and promote the sharing of information. Improving the quality of information exchange decreases communication-related errors.

Module 6: Communications within The Long-Term Care Version of TeamSTEPPS offers presentations and worksheets to improve team communication.

Communication is an important component of the team process because it serves as a coordinating mechanism or supporting structure for teamwork. Communication skills interplay directly with Modules 3–5: Leadership, Situation Monitoring and Mutual Support.

Module 6 includes

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