Enhancing Patient Engagement Using TeamSTEPPS Tools

December 6, 2017

Engaging patients as partners in care is an essential element for effective teamwork and communication. TeamSTEPPS is an evidence-based model designed to improve team function and patient outcomes. Sue Collier, MSN, RN, FABC, Clinical Content Development Lead from the American Hospital Association is a TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer and a nationally recognized expert in patient and family engagement who provides practical examples of how to use the TeamSTEPPS tools and strategies to promote patient partnerships.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe how the TeamSTEPPS framework and principles can support patient and family engagement efforts
• Detail how three TeamSTEPPS tools can be adapted to engage patients as team members
• Discuss ways to overcome barriers and enhance success in integrating TeamSTEPPS and patient engagement principles in the clinical setting