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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/patient-safety/highlights/ps-project-highlights-teamwork-leadership-2025.pdf
January 01, 2025 - breakdowns to using simulation training to enhancing communication skills. … communication tool (SBAR), and
communication forms. … in the acute care setting and result in more efficient and effective
communication. … PACU culture of communication
improved on some but not all elements. … through structured communication techniques.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/dx-improvement/module7-presenters-notes.pdf
January 01, 2008 - The communication
tools we discussed in Module 3 include SBAR – Situation, Background, Assessment, … communication,
structure communication with patients, structure communication around diagnostic
uncertainty … Additional communication tools are available in other TeamSTEPPS courses that
were not included here … It is likely that structured communication
could have conveyed the urgency of the situation.
6. … Communication strategies and tools to
overcome some of the breakdowns in teamwork and team communication
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patientsafetyculture/asc/ascwebinar/tinsleyslides.pdf
September 01, 2015 - Teamwork
86%
80%
Response to Mistakes 82%
79%
Staffing, Work Pressure,
and Pace
76%
77%
Communication … case
• Staff encouraged to share suggestions of what
improvements might be made
59
59
Communication … Added colorful signs in each room with the
phases from the checklist
62
62
Communication Openness … Always
87%
74%
63
63
Change Implemented
• Medical Director encouragement for more open
communication … in the Surgery/Procedure Room
Changes Implemented
Communication Openness
Change Implemented
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/long-term-modules/overview.docx
March 01, 2017 - Teamwork
Staff Empowerment
Teamwork and Communication
Resident and Family Engagement
2. … Compliance With Procedures
Staff Empowerment
Teamwork and Communication
4. … Handoffs
Teamwork and Communication
Resident and Family Engagement
7. … and Communication
8. … Communication Openness
Staff Empowerment
Teamwork and Communication
9.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety/vol1/Evanoff.pdf
January 01, 2003 - Potter, Laurie Wolf, Deborah Grayson,
Clay Dunagan, Stuart Boxerman
Abstract
Objective: Poor communication … The purpose of this study was to assess communication and consensus regarding
patient care goals between … Methods: Frequency of communication and agreement on
priorities for patient care were measured among … Introduction
Failures of communication among health care providers can lead to medical
errors and … Improving communication in the ICU using daily
goals. J Crit Care 2003;18(2):71–5.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d8_combo_projectevaluation.docx
June 02, 2025 - Determine whether internal and external communication plans need to be developed. … COMMUNICATION
a. … Is there an internal communication plan to inform leadership, management, and staff of project results … Is there an external communication plan to inform accrediting organizations and other stakeholders of … Briefly describe ideas for internal and external communication plans:
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/education/curriculum-tools/cusptoolkit/modules/apply/facapplycusp.docx
June 02, 2025 - Recognize the importance of effective communication,
· Identify barriers to communication,
· Describe … the connection between communication and medical errors, and
· Identify and apply effective communication … Slide 23
SAY:
Effective communication is complete, clear, brief, and timely. … People who use brief communication are concise. … People who use timely communication are dependable about offering and requesting information.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/dx-improvement/module7-all-together.pptx
January 01, 2008 - communication, structure communication with patients, structure communication around diagnostic uncertainty … Additional communication tools are available in other TeamSTEPPS courses that were not included here. … It is likely that structured communication could have conveyed the urgency of the situation. … Communication strategies and tools to overcome some of the breakdowns in teamwork and team communication … Communication.
Leadership.
Situation Monitoring.
Mutual Support.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/labor-delivery/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/labor-delivery-unit/ldusafety-fac-guide.html
July 01, 2023 - They are implemented within a culture that fosters teamwork and communication. … Communication with rapid responders.
Communication with patient/family. … Communication with rapid responders.
Communication with patient/family. … Communication with rapid responders.
Communication with patient/family. … Communication with rapid responders.
Communication with patient/family.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/grandrounds/mod01-grand-rounds-slides.pdf
April 01, 2016 - Say:
This presentation will introduce you to Communication and Optimal Resolution,
or the CANDOR process … It is important to remember what patients want in our communication with them:
1. … Slide 27
Say:
Communication is at the heart of the CANDOR process. … the art of communication and have received communication
training. … ■ Conduct communication training for your selected CANDOR
Communication Leads.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps-program/dx-improvement/dxsafety-facilitators-guide.pdf
February 04, 2022 - Appropriate communication can mitigate diagnostic errors, so it is important to tailor the
communication … Communication (team engagement in setting goals and using standard
communication tools) Rating
a. … Communication
3. Leadership
4. … Module 3: Communication
5 A. … Module 3: Communication
18 A.
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/modules/guide4/apd.html
August 01, 2022 - Could this type of communication failure occur in the future during normal working conditions? … COMMUNICATION
Are there any barriers to communication?
If yes, what are they? … COMMUNICATION
Were staffing levels appropriate? … COMMUNICATION
Was there something that prevented information from being communicated effectively … COMMUNICATION
Was there a handoff involved in the event? What happened during the handoff?
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/resources/learning-lab/ambulatory-pediatric-long-desc.html
January 01, 2025 - Create patient/family medication monitoring processes and communication with the clinic to prevent adverse … If communication delays occurred, the electronic health record (EHR) triggered a message to nurses to … enact the communication plan. … Early analysis of the project showed a threefold increase in closed-loop communication, from 20 percent … Redesigning communication and care for children with type 1 diabetes or autism spectrum disorder and
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/topics/dx-team-assessment-scale-jtcommjqualpatsaf.pdf
June 30, 2024 - Rosen, PhD, MA
Introduction: One in three patients is affected by diagnosis-related communication failures … Only a few valid and reliable
instruments that measure teamwork and communication exist, and none of … In this study, we address the need for a valid and reli-
able teamwork and communication measurement … (for example, EHR, face-to-face communication) … effective communication in the diagnostic process
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/engage/appf.html
March 01, 2017 - Strong
Strategies to improve patient-provider communication. … Encourage patient-provider communication. … Encourage patient-provider communication. … communication within health care to improve safety. … Physician self-assessment of communication competencies.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/candor/module1/grand-rounds-presentation-slides.pptx
January 01, 2014 - PowerPoint Presentation
Communication and Optimal Resolution (CANDOR): Grand Rounds Presentation
Presenter … Module 1
Communication is at the heart of the CANDOR process. … the art of communication and have received communication training. … Communication with the caregivers involved in the event needs to be supportive and ongoing.
28
Communication … Conduct communication training for your selected CANDOR Communication Leads.
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www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/distributed-cognition-er-nurses4.html
August 01, 2022 - The explicit role of communication in diagnostic processes, as well as the impact of suboptimal communication … For example, although they have been available for years, the implementation of communication devices … Not enough research attention has been paid to differences in communication that can contribute to the … Information flow
Optimize information flow by improving communication. … Examples include:
Providing formal training in communication.
Having periodic ED huddles.
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www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/pdi/d8_pdi_projectevaluation.docx
June 02, 2025 - Quality Indicators
How To Improve Hospital Quality and Safety
Determine whether internal and external communication … COMMUNICATION
a. … Is there an internal communication plan to inform leadership, management, and staff of project results … Is there an external communication plan to inform accrediting organizations and other stakeholders of … Briefly describe ideas for internal and external communication plans:
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www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/candor/demo-program/grants/summary.html
August 01, 2022 - Improving communication. … and Resolution Program (disclosure and resolution program)
Data were collected on 125 communication … The project reported significant improvements in communication processes, including a 52% increase in … Team communication training
The rates of communication-sensitive adverse events (CSAEs) were examined … to assess the impact of communication training.
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www.ahrq.gov/hai/cusp/modules/patient-family-engagement/sl-pat-fam.html
September 01, 2013 - Effective Patient and Family Communication
Slide 13. … The Importance of Effective Communication
Slide 14. … The Link Between Communication and Patient Safety 1
Slide 15. Communication Tips 1
Slide 16. … Highlight main points of communication tools. … Communication Tips 1
Speak slowly.
Use plain language.