Improving Teamwork and Communication
After viewing or presenting this presentation, viewers will be able to—
- Recognize the importance of seeking input from all team members when making antibiotic prescribing decisions.
- Summarize how to use available AHRQ Safety Tools, such as SBAR (Situation; Background of the change; Assessment or appearance; and Request for action), to improve communication related to antibiotic prescribing.
- Describe how to effectively communicate the potential harms of antibiotics to other health care practitioners and to residents.
The materials below are intended for health care practitioners and nursing staff.
Improving Teamwork and Communication – Slides (PPTX, 2.9 MB)
Improving Teamwork and Communication – Facilitator Guide (DOCX, 2.2 MB)
Poster – Talking With Residents and Family Members About Antibiotics (PDF, 216.3 KB KB)
Poster – Talking With Residents and Family Members About Urinary Tract Infections (PDF, 115 KB)
Poster – Talking With Residents and Family Members About Respiratory Tract Infections (PDF, 117.3 KB)
Poster – DESC Technique (PDF, 257.7 KB)
The link below is intended for nursing staff.
