Team work

Question 1

Defining an effective team

Answer 1

• optimal team size
• good team dynamic
• a common purpose
• an identified team leader
• shared knowledge and experiences

Question 2

What are some benefits of team working

Answer 2

• improving the service delivery
• improving the decision-making
• reducing the error

Question 3

What are some obstacles of good team work?

Answer 3

• Organisation (different offices/shifts/rotation posts)
• Location (ward based/visiting/based elsewhere)
• Management (different employers/sub-teams)
• Other commitments of the team members

Question 4

SBAR is a checklist used to prompt good communication within health care teams.

Answer 4

S - situation (identify yourself, the ward, the patient and your concern)
B - background (reason for admission, medical history, and labs/scans etc)
A - assessment (your personal assessment, concerns and vital signs)
R - recommendation (specific needs, time frame and clarify expectations)