Originally developed for aviation crews in military settings, Dynamics Research
Corporation’s team training methodology and curricula have been adapted to
medical settings that require the same high performance with slim
margins of error. The curriculum that proved so effective in combat and
aviation settings was modified to deliver high-caliber teamwork training to
civilian healthcare providers. The result is MedTeams.
MedTeams is making a difference every
day. This scientifically tested team training system is benefiting patients and
providers healthcare settings across the U.S. Patients express greater
satisfaction with their care and fewer medical errors occur where MedTeams training is in place.
The MedTeams System is based on
well-documented and tested human factors and Crew Resource Management (CRM)
principles and consists of specific, learnable teamwork skills applicable to all
healthcare settings that can benefit from high-performance teamwork.
The MedTeams teamwork system is designed
to improve clinical and performance outcomes, including the following:
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