Maryland Patient Safety Center

TeamSTEPPS™

TeamSTEPPS™ is an evidence-based teamwork system aimed at optimizing patient outcomes by improving communication and other teamwork skills among healthcare professionals. Developed by the Department of Defense Patient Safety Program, in collaboration with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the program is based on “crew resources management” techniques and includes a comprehensive suite for ready to use materials and training curricula necessary to successfully integrate teamwork principles into all areas of your healthcare system.