TeamSTEPPS is a comprehensive teamwork training system developed by the US Department of Defence and AHRQ to improve patient safety and quality in healthcare. It is based on over 30 years of research in high-risk industries. The training provides specific teamwork skills and is delivered through a train-the-trainer model to develop patient safety advocates within hospitals. The objectives are to build a core of advocates with the skills and strategies to ensure a culture of patient safety.

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COURSE TITLE TeamSTEPPS Patient Safety Strategies
SYNOPSIS TeamSTEPPS is an Evidence-Based Comprehensive Teamwork Training System
designed to improve quality and safety in healthcare, was developed by the US
Department of Defence Patient Safety Program, in collaboration with the Agency
for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
TeamSTEPPS is rooted in over three decades of research in high-stress, high-risk
industries, such as military aviation.
TeamSTEPPS provide specific team-related knowledge, skills, and outcomes, which
is delivered using a Train-the-Trainer model, resulting in instructors who in turn
train and coach staff in targeted work units.
OBJECTIVES Main Objective of TeamSTEPPS is Building a core of Patient Safety Advocates in
your Hospital, with the requisite skills, knowledge and behaviour change strategies
to ensure Patient Safety Culture in your Hospital
We accomplish this by:
 Fundamentals Course for Hospital Leadership
 Implementation Workshop for Steering Committee
 Assessing your Hospital in Patient Safety and Healthcare Team Functioning
 Training your Healthcare Professionals in TeamSTEPPS Strategies
 Developing your Quality Champions as TeamSTEPPS Coaches
 Regular Assessment and Onsite Support
CONTENT Knowledge
 Shared Mental Model
Attitudes
 Mutual Trust
 Team Orientation
Performance
 Adaptability
 Accuracy
 Productivity
 Efficiency
 Safety
DESIGNED FOR Healthcare Teams
METHODOLOGY Lectures, Case Studies and Class Exercises
DURATION Two (2) days
COURSE FEE N40, 000
VENUE CDF Training Centre, 1 Kayode Odusola Crescent, Ikosi GRA, CMD Road, Shangisa