Book Description: In most health care organizations, teams of health care professionals work together in areas such as the emergency department, ICU, operating room, or other unit/care settings. These professionals come from separate disciplines and diverse educational programs and backgrounds, but must communicate consistently and effectively to provide safe, efficient care. Medical Team Training provides a variety of information on team training and team training programs that address the interdisciplinary nature of teams, stressing the importance of collaboration, cooperation, communication, and teamwork. This book also provides strategies and tips on creating a culture of safety, creating structures or settings where teams can benefit from team training, examples of current models used by varioius organizations, focuses on improvement strategies, and building a team environment.