Teamwork is an important quality in nursing. It links to job satisfaction among nurses, and better outcomes for patients. Patient satisfaction is also affected. Creating a productive work environment while maintaining a sense of teamwork at an acute care hospital can be a challenge for nurse leaders. Some challenges nurse leaders may face in team based care include:
Interventions that improve teamwork may include “cross training, teamwork skills training, Crew Resource Training, role playing, simulation, automation, post training feedback, team-building activities, and a combination of training and action groups”. (Kalisch, Curley, & Stefanov 2007)
A study shows that teamwork training works to decrease errors and improve behaviors among
Interventions that improve teamwork may include “cross training, teamwork skills training, Crew Resource Training, role playing, simulation, automation, post training feedback, team-building activities, and a combination of training and action groups”. (Kalisch, Curley, & Stefanov 2007)
A study shows that teamwork training works to decrease errors and improve behaviors among