Leadership Checkpoint: Analyzing Your Team Communication

Program Description

Teamwork leadership skills and communication are essential for providing quality care and for the prevention and mitigation of medical errors. Leading a medical teamwork improvement initiative can be accomplished using four skills encompassing communication, leadership, situation monitoring and mutual support. The interaction between these team skills and outcomes supports the delivery of safe, quality care by both providers and support staff. This seminar will provide an overview to improve collaboration and communication to transform your practice into a more effective team.

Objectives

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

• Identify the impact of communication as a risk factor in healthcare safety and litigation.
• Recognize how communication techniques play an important role in highly functioning ambulatory practice teams.
• Describe three leadership techniques to enhance the effectiveness of your teams.

Disclosure

No individual in a position to control or influence the content of this activity has reported relevant financial relationships with commercial interests.

Faculty

Lisa McCorkle, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CPPS, CPHRM, LNCC, Patient Safety Risk Manager II, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company

Frew Sewards, Esq., Poling Law

Continuing Education Credit

The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educational activities for physicians.

The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of one and one half (1.5) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only those credit(s) commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclaimer

The information and guidelines contained in this activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. The faculty recommends that legal advice be obtained from a qualified attorney for specific application to your practice. The information is intended for educational purposes and should be used as a reference guide only.

Contact Us

If you have questions, contact educationsupport@thedoctors.com or call (800) 421-2368, extension 1243.