TeamSTEPPS was developed by Department of Defense’s Patient Safety Program in collaboration with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. It is an evidence-based teamwork system designed for healthcare professionals and is scientifically rooted in more than 20 years of research and lessons from the application of teamwork principles. The goal of TeamSTEPPS is to provide a consistent framework of knowledge and communication strategies for all disciplines to be grounded upon.
Students complete TeamSTEPPS in the first semester of their program.