2015 Conference Materials
TeamSTEPPS National Conference
In order to access 2015 conference materials from Denver such as PowerPoint slides, please email the National Implementation Team at AHRQTeamSTEPPS@aha.org with your request.
TeamSTEPPS 101
New to TeamSTEPPS? This session will provide you with an introductory level understanding of what the fuss is all about. The components of TeamSTEPPS, its evidence base, and its business case will be presented. This session will serve as an overview of the key principles of TeamSTEPPS and how to translate it into practice with real examples. It is a perfect opportunity to refresh your knowledge and gain a shared mental model of the material at the start of the conference. Ample time will be provided for questions.
Speakers include: Priscilla Ramseur, M.S.N., RN, CNOR (Duke Raleigh Hospital), Kyle Rehder, M.D., FCCP (Duke Children’s Hospital), and Margaret Sturdivant, M.S.N., RN, CPPS (Duke University Health System).
Leadership Buy-In From the C-Suite Perspective
Receiving buy-in from hospital leadership has been identified as a barrier to successful TeamSTEPPS implementation. Three health care leaders will discuss factors contributing to their decision to become TeamSTEPPS champions. How did they begin their journey? How did they convince their colleagues from the frontline staff to those in the C-suite to get onboard? The three presenters, an associate chief nursing officer, a chairman of medicine, and a chief medical officer, will answer these questions and share their stories.
Speakers include: Michael Handler, M.D., MMM (SSM St. Joseph Hospital West), Stanley Rabinowitz, M.D., FCCP (Saint Joseph Hospital), and Belinda Shaw, DNP(c), RN, NE-BC, CEN (Porter Adventist Hospital).
TeamSTEPPS for the Ambulatory Setting
With the heightened emphasis in health care on improving patient safety and the continuum of care, TeamSTEPPS in the ambulatory setting can provide the communication tools needed to improve quality by eliminating redundancy, improving timeliness of care, and reducing medical errors and readmissions. Using examples from two different reproductive health systems, the first part of the presentation will discuss the principles behind the successful implementation of the ambulatory TeamSTEPPS model across multiple health center locations and the practical strategies used to sustain success. The second part will discuss the successful implementation of a project designed to improve the continuum of care by describing the steps of the individual project, the metrics used, the data collection process, and the results. Discussion will include useful implementation strategies that can be applied to any ambulatory care TeamSTEPPS project.
Speakers include: Joseph Montella, M.D., M.S., CPE (Thomas Jefferson University), Maureen Paul, M.D., M.P.H. (Affiliates Risk Management Services, Inc.), Elizabeth Poitras, NP (Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts), and Jennifer Yocum, M.S.N., RNC, CPPS, CPHQ (Thomas Jefferson University).
TeamSTEPPS and Simulation: The Solution to Resistance
When programs such as TeamSTEPPS are introduced to invoke change, they can be perceived as a threat to personal autonomy, create unwarranted anxiety, and interfere with educational and process improvement value. Resistance manifests itself in many forms, including interpersonal conflict, defensive behaviors, and mistrust. Leveraging technology with simulation adds realism, adrenaline flow, and practicality that promote provider buy-in and clinical relevance. The value of integrating TeamSTEPPS with simulation creates an interactive, impactful team learning environment that facilitates the required culture change from individual competence to team performance. The presenters will discuss the manifestation and relevance of resistance, demonstrate the integrated application of in situ simulation and TeamSTEPPS to overcome this resistance, and explore the role of leadership in staff engagement and conflict resolution.
Speakers include: John Nunes, M.D., FACOG (St. Charles Health System), MaryJo Schaarschmidt, M.S.N., CNS, CPNP, RNC-NIC, RNC-LRN (ValleyCare Health System), and Gina Teeples, RNC-OB, B.S.N., MSN(c) (ValleyCare Health System).
The Team Training Tower: Creative Methods for Teaching TeamSTEPPS Fundamentals (Workshop)
Finding time to train busy health care professionals in the fundamentals of TeamSTEPPS is an issue experienced by many in the field. The "Team Training Tower" exercise, an example of low-tech simulation, has been developed to provide a 90‐minute introduction to key TeamSTEPPS communication concepts and skills. The workshop curriculum combines visual didactic presentations with hands‐on exercises, providing the learner with opportunities to exhibit and practice use of TeamSTEPPS concepts and communication tools in a simulated environment.
Breaking down the TeamSTEPPS tools into 100, 200, and 300 level skills, workshop participants will progress through a series of activities, building upon previously learned skills/concepts with the addition of more advanced tools. Upon completion of the workshop, participants will learn how to use this as a teaching tool.
Speakers include: Ross Ehrmantraut, RN (University of Washington), Farrah Leland, J.D. (University of Washington), Brian Ross, M.D., Ph.D. (University of Washington), and Megan Sherman, B.A. (University of Washington).
Leadership That Goes the Distance: Cultivating a Leadership Culture (Workshop)
Without strong leadership, even the best teams will falter. Mastering the art of "self-leadership" is critical for both individual success and creating winning teams. However, most people find it easier to direct others rather than do the difficult work of self-reflection that will ultimately propel the whole team toward greatness. The two speakers will guide you through a series of "self-leadership" questions that will help ensure you are giving the best possible gift you can give your team—a fully focused, deeply passionate, and highly energized you. Those who commit to the rewarding work of self-leadership are then uniquely positioned to excel at one of the leader’s greatest responsibilities: replication.
In this session you will learn how to identify and cultivate the leadership potential in others. You will also gain insight into how casting a compelling vision for a "leadership culture" will motivate, activate, and ultimately transform your team.
Speakers include: Jan Brauer, B.S.N., M.A. (Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital), and Rhonda Fischer, RN, B.S.N., CEN (Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital).
Implementation From 0 to 60: MetroHealth’s Story of Success
The MetroHealth System is pleased to share their rapid TeamSTEPPS journey. Over the course of 18 months, Metro has embarked on a quest to implement TeamSTEPPS systemwide. Thus far, they are about one-third of the way. This presentation will highlight their struggles and triumphs. The speakers will describe their health system and explain the organizational support and buy-in that has allowed them to embrace TeamSTEPPS. Next, they will share their strategies and processes used to engage their departments, fostering a culture where teamwork is "how we do business." To illustrate their efforts, three TeamSTEPPS projects will be discussed involving Critical Care Units, the Operating Room, and the Emergency Department. The MetroHealth team will review their TeamSTEPPS interventions, challenges they encountered, the adjustments that were made, and initial outcomes.
Speakers include: Joseph Golob, M.D. (MetroHealth System), Julia Gorecki, B.S.N., RN, M.B.A. (MetroHealth System), Victoria Jenkins, B.S.N., RN, CNOR (MetroHealth System), Jay Koren, RN, B.S.N. (MetroHealth System), Ken Salisbury, RN, B.S.N., CNOR (MetroHealth System), Robert Smith, Ph.D. (MetroHealth System), and Joe Tagliaferro, D.O. (MetroHealth System).
Integrating Quality Improvement Methods To Improve Teamwork and Patient Safety (Workshop)
Both Lean and TeamSTEPPS are evidence-based methods used to improve patient safety, but can they be integrated? In this hands-on workshop, attendees will participate in simulation activities that illustrate Lean principles and tools such as PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act), process mapping, and waste analysis. You will be able to take these valuable tools back to your organization to improve patient safety and augment your TeamSTEPPS implementation.
Speakers include: Yue-Ming Huang, Ed.D., M.H.S. (UCLA Health), Robert Martin, Psy.D. (UCLA Health), Kenneth Miller, RN, M.S.N., CCRN (UCLA Health), and Randy Steadman, M.D., M.S. (UCLA Health).
MUSSTT (Medical Unit Simulation & Safety Team Training): A TeamSTEPPS Sustainment Model (Workshop)
The Military Health System was one of the first organizations to deploy TeamSTEPPS at a national level in 2008. Since that time, sustainment of these skills and enduring cultural change have been increasingly challenging in light of ongoing global conflicts, sequestration, leadership and staff turn-over, and reprioritization of training resources and efforts. In this workshop, two military physicians will describe MUSSTT (Medical Unit Simulation & Safety Team Training).
MUSSTT consists of TeamSTEPPS refresher training and a Professional Conduct management module. The training culminates in functional unit teams identifying specific team performance challenges and developing simulation training scenarios that apply TeamSTEPPS principles to the problem. Action plans to build and sustain these skills are developed with an emphasis on workflow integration and continued simulation training support. This is a grassroots approach to TeamSTEPPS sustainment. After a brief overview of the course, the workshop participants will have an opportunity to work as teams to develop microsimulation scenarios and rehearse/debrief as a group.
Speakers include: LTC M. Imad Haque, M.D., FACS (Madigan Army Medical Center), and COL Peter Napolitano, M.D., FACOG (Madigan Army Medical Center).
A Team of Experts Is Not an Expert Team: Optimizing Interdisciplinary Rounds Communication (Workshop)
In this interactive workshop, an interprofessional team will review and demonstrate a TeamSTEPPS-based interdisciplinary rounding intervention for clinical teams (physician, nurse, pharmacist, case manager, social worker) on Medicine inpatient units at a large independent academic medical center. Innovative educational practices incorporating classroom-based teaching, in situ videotaped rounds, and team debriefs that drive improvements in goal-focused rounds discussions will be demonstrated, along with examples of videotaped rounds and debriefs. A toolkit with the education plan, curriculum, and resources for prework for participants to use in their own settings will be provided.
This session provides a replicable and time-efficient teaching model to improve team communication with a focus on goal-directed care using Team STEPPS methods, while concurrently measuring impact. After attending this session, participants will be able to pilot or strengthen their own TeamSTEPPS interventions to improve interprofessional rounding communication and related processes.
Speakers include: Surekha Bhamidipati, M.D. (Christiana Care Health System), Loretta Consiglio-Ward, M.S.N., RN (Christiana Care Health System), and Carol Kerrigan Moore, M.S., RN, FNP-BC (Christiana Care Health System).
Do You Know Your Players? Innovative Approaches To Coach Your Coaches for Sustainment of TeamSTEPPS
This interactive session will provide a unique model to develop strong coaches for sustainment of TeamSTEPPS. The topic is best suited for participants in the sustainment phase of TeamSTEPPS, but all are welcome. This session will include audience participation, video clips, and role playing. The outcome will provide attendees with some concrete solutions to the question, “How do I make this stick?” In addition, the speakers from North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System will take a deeper dive on “how to” build coaches considering differences in generations, culture, and learning styles. The presenters will share lived experiences and invite feedback from the audience on their best practices for coaching. Participants will leave with a variety of ideas and practical takeaways on how to coach their TeamSTEPPS coaches for success.
Speakers include: Madeline Fricke, M.P.S., RN (North Shore LIJ Health System), Denise Mazzapica, M.S.N., RN-BC (North Shore LIJ Health System), and Jayne O’Leary, RN, B.S.N., M.S.N. (North Shore LIJ Health System).
The Use of Simulation To Provide an Active Learning Experience in TeamSTEPPS (Workshop)
Through the use of audience participation, a group of presenters from Loma Linda will provide an interactive simulation experience that will reinforce the use of TeamSTEPPS tools. During this workshop session, the facilitators will run a full immersive Basic Life Support simulation to demonstrate how TeamSTEPPS tools can help improve communication in a dynamic environment. The simulation will be followed by small group interaction in a workshop environment with live debriefing to aid the workshop participants in developing their own program. The debriefing will focus on the learners becoming self-aware of their need for improved communication. Several techniques and tools will be used throughout the presentation to help reinforce TeamSTEPPS tools.
Speakers include: Kent Denmark, M.D., FAAP, FACEP (Loma Linda University Medical Simulation Center), Al Duke, RN, M.B.A., B.S.N., CEN (Loma Linda University Medical Simulation Center), Jeremy Edwards, NREMT (Loma Linda University Medical Simulation Center), and Teri Reynolds, RN, M.S.N., M.H.A., CEN (Loma Linda University Medical Simulation Center).
PLENARY: Do It Well. Make It Fun: The Key to Success in Health Care
If you’ve ever had a boss who was really good at what he or she did but was also fun to be around, you didn’t mind arriving early or working late. In fact, you probably loved your job. That’s the power of Do It Well. Make It Fun. It’s about seeking excellence but making the process of life and work more fun. Based on the book of the same name, this presentation shows participants how to create a less stressful work environment where people want to work and want to participate in quality efforts. It also helps them understand that excellence combined with fun and humor can improve productivity, create better working relationships, enhance creativity, change the workplace culture, and lead to the delivery of better patient care. Specifically, this presentation will help participants manage stress by changing their perspective and seeing the humor that’s all around them; improve communication and relationships with others through empathy, clarity, and humor; and make the processes in life and work more effective and fun.
Speaker: Ron Culberson, M.S.W., CSP, CPAE.
The TeamSTEPPS Approach to Health Profession Education
This session explores health professions education within the context of TeamSTEPPS. Interprofessional education (IPE) is described and discussed in light of faculty and student engagement. A multilayered approach focusing on four layers includes challenges encountered with steps used for successful continuation of another program. Evaluation methods to demonstrate success and consistency support this multilayered approach. When addressing preparation of new providers entering the workforce, IPE and TeamSTEPPS are described when engaging four disciplines of undergraduate to doctoral students. Including challenges to curricula will conclude the presentation.
Speakers include: Regina Bentley, Ed.D., RN, CNE (Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine), Karen Clark, Ph.D., M.S.N., B.S.N., AD (University of Maryland School of Nursing at Shady Grove), Jodie Gary, Ph.D., RN (Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Nursing), and Tammy Roman, Ed.D., M.S.N., RN, CNE (St. John Fisher College).
TeamSTEPPS as the Core of a Safety Culture Program in Three High-Risk Departments
Clinical executives from a malpractice insurance company will discuss safety programs in the Obstetrics, Surgery, and Emergency Departments at four academic medical centers in New York City. Participants will learn how to create a multifaceted program that includes team training at its core and will understand what techniques might be applicable in a participant’s health care environment and how to apply them. Videos and audience participation will be incorporated to illustrate particular ideas and deepen understanding. This session is best suited to those attendees interested in learning how to implement a safety program in high-risk areas. It will also be of interest to those looking to augment an existing program either with additional advanced strategies or with new ideas on how to measure success.
Speakers include: David Feldman, M.D., M.B.A., CPE, FACS (Hospitals Insurance Company), and Patricia Kischak, RN, M.B.A., CPHRM (Hospitals Insurance Company).
Progressive Simulation: Moving a Patient Safely Through Multiple Environments (Workshop)
Progressive simulation illustrates the movement of a patient through multiple environments. The simulation is designed to move a patient from a scene into the ambulance and then to the emergency room or definitive care. In this workshop, participants will learn how to develop a progressive simulation for their practice setting. They will experience a progressive simulation and evaluate it using key principles for team structure, leadership, situation monitoring, mutual support, and communication.
Through the workshop, participants will learn to experience, explore, evaluate, and incorporate patient safety measures into all aspects of progressive simulation. Participants will have hands-on experience with an evaluation tool for TeamSTEPPS strategies, begin to develop a progressive simulation idea for use in a variety of institutions, and dialogue on how to pilot their intervention. The discussion will use examples from a statewide program that has incorporated interdisciplinary, progressive simulation for professional health care learners.
Speakers include: Andrew Lundstrom, NREMT-P (University of North Dakota), Karla Olson, M.S.N., RNC-OB, C-EFM, CBC, CLNC (Karla Olson & Associates), and Cheryl Stauffenecker, CNS, M.S. (University of North Dakota).
Using TeamSTEPPS Tools To Partner With Patients and Prevent and Learn From Falls
High-reliability organizations use pilot programs to identify "best practices." After a successful pilot of partnering with patients using TeamSTEPPS, the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System spread this innovation. This program creates a "shared mental model" with patients by embedding individualized fall prevention interventions into four TeamSTEPPS tools. This initiative ensures patient safety by actively engaging patients as confident and effective partners on the "Core Team." This session also demonstrates best practices in using TeamSTEPPS huddles and debriefs to facilitate critical thinking, teamwork, and core team learning from fall incidents. Video examples of huddles to learn from patient fall events demonstrate effective and ineffective participant and leader behaviors. Although this session focuses on falls, lessons learned from this session apply to a variety of patient safety and care concerns.
Speakers include: Katherine Jones, PT, Ph.D. (University of Nebraska Medical Center), Victoria Kennel, M.A. (University of Nebraska Medical Center), Denise Mazzapica, M.S.N., RN-BC (North Shore LIJ Health System), and Myrta Rabinowitz, Ph.D., RN-BC (North Shore LIJ Health System).
Case Studies of TeamSTEPPS Implementation From Across the Country
TeamSTEPPS is being used across all parts of the Nation and in a variety of settings and ways. In this rapid-fire session, eight speakers from various backgrounds and disciplines will share their implementation or quality improvement project through an SBAR style presentation. Their unique perspectives will be highlighted by emphasizing challenges and successes in various health care settings. To complement their presentation, each speaker also has a poster on display. Immediately after their presentation, they will be available to answer questions and talk one on one with participants during the networking and poster session.
Speakers include: Ron Buckley, B.S.N., RN (North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System-Southside Hospital), Denise Canchola, D.N.P., PMHNP, BC (Center for Health Care Services), Oren Guttman, M.D., M.B.A., CHSE (UT Southwestern Medical Center), Ellen Harvey, D.N.P., RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN (Carilion Clinic), Ronnie McKinnon, RN, J.D., CPHRM, CPSO, CPPS (Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center), Lori Scanlan-Hanson, B.S.N., M.S., CLSSBB (Mayo Clinic), Christina Thielst, M.H.A., FACHE (Synensis/30th Medical Group at Vandenberg Air Force Base), and Kristen Welsh, M.S. (Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University).
A 3-D Look at Coaching (Workshop)
Through the power of coaching, master trainers, leaders, and team champions will leverage their experience to create learning and improvements in action. Using a "sleeves-up" method, experienced TeamSTEPPS participants will take their practice and teams to the next level to define current coaching practices and tools ("What coaching tools is your organization using? And how is coaching used?"); discover barriers and effective solutions ("What is working (and what's not) in your organization and how do you know?"); and debrief to learn from each other the possibilities for patient care teams ("How are coaching innovations boosting awareness and igniting diffusion?"). Participants will emerge from this interactive workshop inspired and enabled to take their TeamSTEPPS initiative to the next level.
Speakers include: Heidi King, M.S., FACHE, BCC, CMC, PCC, CPPS (Department of Defense), and Mary Salisbury, RN, M.S.N. (The Cedar Institute).
Creating an Organizational Culture Where TeamSTEPPS Can Thrive
TeamSTEPPS effectively supports health care teams through shared models of communication and interpersonal relationships. However, the results can be amplified and sustained when the organizational culture is just and oriented toward partnership. This session discusses and operationalizes theories that promote organizational cultures where TeamSTEPPS can thrive. Partnership-based health care illuminates the difference between domination and partnership cultures and actions we can take to promote partnership in all relationships. Just Culture principles promote environments where employees feel safe to reveal actual or potential errors in order to enhance quality and safety. A simulation model will illustrate an effective way to educate professionals to promote healthy organizational cultures and serve as an exemplar for embedding teamwork and clear communication principles during critical processes.
Speakers include: Nellann Nipper, RNC, NNP-BC (UPMC Hamot), and Joanne Sorensen, D.N.P., RN, FACHE (UPMC Hamot).
TeamSTEPPS for Risk Managers and Other Non-Direct Care Providers
Teamwork and communication in health care have shown to improve patient safety culture, outcomes, and interprofessional collaboration. These characteristics extend to all members of the health care team, including leadership and ancillary departments. The American Society for Healthcare Risk Management conducted a translational research project using the TeamSTEPPS model. The purpose of this project was to develop teamwork skills in the risk management professional as a means to improve communication among the interprofessional team. The results of this project are translatable to other members of the health care team, including administrators, directors, and managers. The project objectives were to tailor the TeamSTEPPS curriculum and tools for use by the risk manager, implement an education program based on the adapted curriculum, and evaluate the effectiveness of the training and tools. During this session, the speakers will discuss the implementation and outcomes of this project, as well as the applicability across the health care enterprise.
Speakers include: Fran Charney, RN, M.S., CPHRM, CPPS, CPHQ, CPSO, DFASHRM (American Hospital Association), Marcia Cooke, RN-BC, M.S.N. (Health Research & Educational Trust), Hennie Ellis, B.S.N., M.S., CPHRM (Health Dynamic Enterprises, Inc.), and Faye Sheppard, RN, M.S.N., J.D., CPHRM, CPPS, FASHRM (Patient Safety Resources).
Nonviolent Interventions: Reducing Workplace Violence With TeamSTEPPS
This session will address how teams can manage and care for aggressive and disruptive patients and maintain quality and safety through the integration of TeamSTEPPS and nonviolent interventions. The teams will learn how to reduce risk of injury, meet regulatory standards, and become a proactive member of the team by identifying behavioral triggers and underlying emotional or psychological issues that may cause the person in crisis to escalate to violent behavior.
Using TeamSTEPPS and nonviolent interventions will help the clinical teams apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to address difficult situations. In addition, through team training, the speakers will emphasize the three key components of the joy and meaning of work as described in Lucian Leape’s white paper: being treated with dignity and respect by everyone at work; being recognized and thanked for your contributions; and having your safety (psychological and physical) as a priority.
Speakers include: Mei Kong, RN, M.S.N. (New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation), Anthony Notaroberta, B.S., PCI, CHPA (New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation), Sima Sciopu, M.D. (New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation), and Joseph Sweeney (Bellevue Hospital).
How To Engage Physicians in Teamwork Through Leadership Development
Physicians who serve as TeamSTEPPS leaders can be a powerful piece of the puzzle when it comes to creating a culture of safety. Yet they can often be the toughest sell when buying into TeamSTEPPS. In this session, two physicians will highlight their journey to becoming TeamSTEPPS champions and how they have spearheaded teamwork and communication initiatives at their institutions. A chief medical officer from a system on the West Coast will share tools and techniques to engage physicians from different generations. Next, a physician from the East Coast will present the work he has done to adapt threat and error management concepts and observational safety audits from crew resource management to provide other physicians with context when applying teamwork behaviors.
Speakers include: Andrew Grose, M.D. (Westchester Medical Center/University Orthopaedics PC), and John Nunes, M.D., FACOG (St. Charles Health System).
Fostering Team Synergy and Increased Awareness Through TeamSTEPPS
Teamwork is an essential component of achieving high reliability, particularly in health care organizations. Speakers from two systems, one civilian and the other military, will detail how they have incorporated TeamSTEPPS into their rounding process to achieve desired outcomes. The first presentation details the 360° Patient Safety WalkRound, a practice that increased staff awareness, fostered mutual support, and contributed to a substantial increase in non-medication event reporting, leading to a 45.5 percent decrease in patient harm events. The second presentation describes how athletic principles (using playbooks, knowing who’s passing and receiving, and viewing game films) can be used to create effective multidisciplinary inpatient rounding teams that shorten patients’ lengths of stay and reduce hospital readmissions.
Speakers include: Steven Small, M.P.A., MSM (Synensis Health), and Frederick Southwick, M.D. (University of Florida Health System).
From A to Z: Using TeamSTEPPS Resources as an Effective Foundation for Meeting IPEC Competencies (Workshop)
Interprofessional collaborative practice is crucial to the delivery of safe, high-quality, accessible, patient-centered care. Achieving that vision for the future requires the continuous development of interprofessional competencies by health profession students as part of the learning process so they enter the workforce ready to practice effective teamwork and team-based care. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the power of using TeamSTEPPS resources as an effective way to meet the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) competencies. Lessons, ideas, recommendations, and crosswalks for building a TeamSTEPPS-based IPE curricula for health profession educators will be shared. Takeaways will include prescriptive simulation activities and curricular mapping for leveled integration of TeamSTEPPS constructs as well as tools and strategies as a foundation for preparing students for collaborative practice. At the end, participants will walk away with a ready-to-go, comprehensive plan from A to Z to meet the recommendations of the IPEC panel.
Speakers include: Laura Goliat, D.N.P., M.S.N., RN, FNP-BC (Ursuline College), Patricia Sharpnack, D.N.P., RN, CNE, NEA-BC, ANEF (Ursuline College), and Mary Trosclair, M.N., RN (Delgado Community College).
PLENARY: Sim Battles: A TeamSTEPPS Main Event
Think you have what it takes to compete with the TeamSTEPPS elite? Join us for the inaugural TeamSTEPPS Sim Battles, where two teams will compete head to head in a conference Main Event. The session combines a visual didactic overview of simulation in TeamSTEPPS education with two high-energy simulation events. Each competing team will be given the opportunity to practice their TeamSTEPPS skills in real-time, in front of a live audience and our very own panel of “celebrity” judges. Come join a new TeamSTEPPS tradition and learn how simulation can be an effective platform to practice TeamSTEPPS skills.
Speakers include: Ross Ehrmantraut, RN (University of Washington), Todd Krinke (University of Washington), Farrah Leland, J.D. (University of Washington), Brian Ross, M.D., Ph.D. (University of Washington), Megan Sherman (University of Washington), and Beth Sobba (University of Washington)