TeamSTEPPS and Leaders/Managers Didactic and Simulation Interprofessional Training

Faculty/Staff Leader Summary

This activity provides a unique didactic interprofessional education (IPE) learning environment for sophomore dental and senior nursing students by way of introducing TeamSTEPPS concepts of teamwork and communication. In this training, IPE students learn about teamwork and communication related to safety culture and outcomes. The module includes leadership, communication, situation monitoring and mutual support by faculty from both the School of Dentistry and School of Nursing in individual (pre-session) and team settings (in session).

The training also includes ways of becoming effective leaders and managers by a flipped classroom reading (nursing) and training module (dentistry) approach (prior to the session) followed by small IPE interactive team discussions (during the session). The leadership topics covered have included leadership styles, emotional intelligence, reflective thinking, and identifying strategies for developing and thriving as a leader.

IPEC Competency Domain(s)
Communication
Teams & Teamwork

IPEC Sub-Competencies Targeted
TT3: Practice team reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
TT4: Use shared leadership practices to support team effectiveness.
TT5: Apply interprofessional conflict management methods, including identifying conflict cause and addressing divergent perspectives.
TT10: Discuss organizational structures, policies, practices, resources, access to information, and timing issues that impact the effectiveness of the team.
C2: Use communication tools, techniques, and technologies to enhance team function, well-being, and health outcomes.
C4: Promote common understanding of shared goals.
C5: Practice active listening that encourages ideas and opinions of other team members.