Teamwork in Health Care Organaizations (HCOs)

Teamwork In Health Organizations (Hcos)Aziza AlamriFay AlbuainainSalma AlmakinziNora AlwohayebMashail Alrayes

Outline:Introduction Health Care And TeamworkTypes Of TeamsBenefit Of Teamwork How To Apply TeamworkImportance Of Effective Teams Leadership In Teamwork

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Introduction Effective teamwork in health-care delivery can have an immediate and positive impact on patient safety.

Our challenge is not whether we will deliver care in teams but rather how well we will deliver care in teams.Do we have a problem in that ?

What Is Teamwork In Health Care ?It is "a dynamic process involving two or more healthcare professionals with complementary background and skills, sharing common health goals and exercising concerted physical and mental effort in assessing, planning, or evaluating patient care".

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The Different Types Of Teams Found In Health Care: Core teamsCoordinating teamsContingency teamsAncillary servicesSupport services and administration

Types Of Teams In HCOS:

Core teams Consist of team leaders and members who are directly involved in caring for the patient.Coordinating teamsIt is the group responsible for day-to-day operational management, coordination functions and resource management for core teams.

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Cont.Contingency teamsIt is formed for emergent or specific eventsAncillary servicesConsist of individuals such as cleaners. Support services and administrationConsist of individuals who provide indirect task in a HCOs. Administration includes the executive leadership of a unit or facility and has 24-hour accountability for the overall functioning of the organization.

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In Healthcare..The team members must possess specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes such as :The skill in monitoring each other's performanceKnowledge of their own and teammate's task responsibilitiesA positive disposition toward working in a team

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How To Apply Teamwork

Practical tips for health-care professionals to practice at work: Always introduce yourself to the team.State the obvious to avoid assumptions. Ask questions, check and clarify.Clarify your role.Use objective (not subjective) language.

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Importance Of Effective Teams The importance of effective teams is increasing due to factors such as: The increased incidence of complexity and specialization of care. Increasing co-morbidities. The increasing incidence of chronic disease. Global workforce shortages. Initiatives for safe working hours.

Build an Effective TeamFind team membersSet clear goal to achieve Clear leadershipCollaborative Negotiation SkillsCommunicating effectivelyInfluencing and persuading othersManaging differences in perceptionsDealing with difficult behaviorsBuilding long-term, strategic relationshipsManaging roles in multi-party negotiations

To Be An Effective Healthcare Leader !Lead by ExampleBuild Strong TeamsEncourage ParticipationThink Like a TeacherChallenge Conventional ThinkingMeasure EverythingKnow How to Take ActionBe Accountable

Only by example can your vision be properly understood and ultimately embraced.Effective teams reflect a variety of skills and experiences. Successful leaders recruit individuals who complement each others leadership skills and bring together varying experiences, perspectives and ideasSuccessful leaders strive to create a culture of inclusion and security(Only when people feel safe do they have the confidence to share their ideas)know how to offer guidance, direct talent and provide honest, constructive feedback.consider innovative and unconventional ideas to truly improve healthcare.Measuring everything you do is the only way to precisely benchmark your successes and identify areas for improvement. Effective leaders set into active solutions that can address problems as they arise.Successful leaders demand accountability, not just from their teams, but also from themselves

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Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success. - Author Unknown

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A video about how good teamwork and a good leadership , and good delegation of tasks helps in achieving goals

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https://youtu.be/DI4zp7yeuMU

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References :Topic 4: Being An Effective Team Player / World Health Organization

Findings From The Health Care Team Effectiveness Project by Carol Borrill, Michael West, Jeremy Dawson ,Aston Business School, Aston University. http://www.hrhresourcecenter.org/HRH_Info_Teamwork

http://smallbusiness.chron.com/elements-effective-teamwork-964.html

https://www.besmith.com/thought-leadership/career-management/top-8-practices-effective-healthcare-leaders