TeamSTEPPS On-Line: Strategies for Patient Safety

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Situation Monitoring

Introduction

Introduction

Welcome to the second module addressing the 4 elements of teamwork: Situation Monitoring.

Click on the other elements of teamwork for their definitions.

Process by which information is clearly and accurately exchanged among team members. For more information see Module 4.

Ability to anticipate and support other team members' needs through accurate knowledge about their responsibilities and workload. For more information see Module 3.

Leadership has been identified by team researchers as an important piece in the teamwork skills puzzle that holds the teamwork system together. Effective leaders create the climate that allows teamwork to flourish. For more information see Module 1.