Central Surgical AssociationTeam training can improve operating room performance
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Methods
The TeamSTEPPS program was used because: (1) the program was founded on evidence-based training techniques and principles; (2) it was designed for the health care professional; (3) it had been field tested; and (4) it was robust enough to provide training at several levels, including the training of mentors and coaches. The initial training involved the leadership team comprised of the Chair of Anesthesiology, Chair of Surgery, Operating Room Director, and Administrative Manager of Operative
Results
The questionnaires given to the participants were completed in the fall of 2006 as the pretesting and at the end of 2007 as the study training end-point. The benchmark AHRQ survey questionnaire assessing knowledge about teamwork and safety was high, at an average of 81% correct answers, and was identical both before and after TeamSTEPPS implementation. This indicates that the participants had a good foundation of knowledge on teamwork and safety. Self-assessment of communication and teamwork
Discussion
This paper presents evidence that team training can improve OR efficiency and outcomes. It joins the growing evidence that teamwork and team training are important in OR safety and efficiency.1, 2, 3, 4 What is unique about our finding is the evidence of improvement in several aspects of OR performance. We found improvement in the OR staff team skills, staff communications, OR efficacy in case starts and room turnover, patient evaluations, surgical outcomes as measured by SQIP parameters, and
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