Understanding Teamwork in Health Care

This important guide focuses on the core skills necessary to effectively implement teamwork in a complex hospital or primary care setting. The book's mission is to make often-overlooked perspectives about teamwork more widely known and used. No matter what your prior level of team involvement may be, this is the one resource that will help you adeptly participate in, lead, or manage teams. Unlike other texts that rely heavily on theory and healthcare policy, this indispensable reference offers a realistic, practical look at the challenges and many opportunities

ALL TESTS CAN BE TAKEN ONLINE
No matter which type of Understanding Teamwork in Health Care course you purchase, (complete course, download test, fax or online) you can take your test through our on-line testing site.
If you order any of the "Test Only" options, it DOES NOT INCLUDE THE BOOK.

On completion of this Understanding Teamwork in Health Care course the participant should be able to:
1. Explain the difference between the work groups and work teams.

2. Discuss the purpose of a true team.

3. List four professions that would typically make up a healthcare team.

4. Explain the importance of making the patient feel that they are part of the team.

5. Define and discuss the purpose of the clinical team.

6. Name five ways in which team leaders develop their team.

7. List three decision making models and discuss the pros and cons of each.

8. Explain the importance of creativity when working with a team.

9. Discuss well known causes for conflict in the team environment.

10. Name at least four areas where a team approach should be promoted.