Engages Teams: #2

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The provider included planners and faculty from more than one profession representative of the target audience and designed activities to change the competence and/or performance of the healthcare team. In one example, the labor and delivery registered nurses, obstetrics and gynecology health care administrators, physicians, and advanced practice providers cooperated to plan and implement team training using train the trainer methodologies to improve communication, teamwork skills and patient safety. In another example, a physician, quality department registered nurse and quality department coordinator planned a live activity showcasing different ideas in reducing readmissions, focusing on discharge planning and patient education. Faculty included a registered nurse, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist and social worker.