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Culture of safety in an adult and paediatric emergency department before and after the COVID-19 pandemic

Emergency Medicine Journal

In both services, the dimension that was most favourably assessed was ‘Teamwork in the Service’ while ‘Provision of Staff’ was least favourably assessed. The global assessment for the PED was 6.8 points at baseline and increased to 7.62 points after COVID-19 (p<0.001).

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Factors influencing escalation of care of deteriorating children

Don't Forget the Bubbles

It involves teamwork, communication, and navigating complex systems involving healthcare professionals and families. Communication, teamwork, professional respect, and breaking down hierarchies all play a crucial role in keeping children safe. It’s a dynamic process that relies on more than clinical acumen.

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5 Proven Team Building Strategies That Improve Patient Outcomes

American Medical Compliance

When teamwork is seamless, care is safer, more efficient, and more compassionate. Conflict Management Training: Turning Tension Into Teamwork Healthcare is a high-pressure environment. But when communication breaks down or silos form, mistakes happenand patients feel the difference.

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Mastering Teamwork and Communication in Healthcare Settings

American Medical Compliance

Teamwork is the foundation of a healthcare system that runs smoothly and provides the best possible care for its patients. Inadequate teamwork can result in clinical adverse events because of communication hurdles between hierarchies, a failure to recognize human fallibility, and a lack of situational awareness.

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Global Health in Your Own Backyard – Balancing Family, Field Work and Sustainable Practices in Rural Canada

Emergency Medicine Cases

Dr. Arjun Sithamparapillai challenges misconceptions about Global Health sustainability, and highlights the critical role of teamwork, adaptability, and equity in underserved communities. Discover how Global EM principles can be applied to rural medicine in North America.

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Professional Conduct Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

Providers will learn strategies for teamwork to enhance patient care, recognize professional and unprofessional behavior, and understand the importance of respect and dignity in healthcare settings. Specifically, teamwork strengthens collaboration and ensures comprehensive care.

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Healthcare Managers’ Role in Workplace Harassment Prevention

American Medical Compliance

A toxic work environment weakens communication, teamwork, and decision-makingcritical components of patient safety and ethical healthcare. Managers can create a more respectful culture by: Encouraging teamwork and collaboration. Leading by example ensures policies are respected and followed. Addressing biases and microaggressions.