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TeamSTEPPS

TeamSTEPPS, which stands for Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety, is a program developed to improve teamwork in healthcare settings. It focuses on enhancing communication, collaboration, and coordination among healthcare professionals to ensure better patient care and safety. By using structured teamwork tools and strategies, TeamSTEPPS helps teams work more effectively, reducing errors and improving outcomes. It emphasizes the importance of clear roles, mutual support, and team dynamics, ultimately leading to a more cohesive approach to patient treatment and a healthier work environment for medical staff.