TeamSTEPPS Model to address existing and potential EHR and IT patient safety risks

Order Instructions

Complete the both sections of this assignment and compose your answers in a 5 page essay using APA 7th format, with a DOI for all journal articles. The title page and reference page which is not part of your total page number.

1. Access the HealthIT.gov web site. Review this web page before clicking and downloading the Clinical Communication guide. Answer the following questions: https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/safer/guides/safer_clinician_communication.pdf

How many phases are assessed?

Who should complete the self-assessment and evaluate potential health IT-related patient safety risks?

How many recommended action steps are involved?

What is the role of the informatics nurse when using this guide?

1. Background: Studies have shown that “alert fatigue” or choosing to ignore alerts is a common condition among healthcare providers using electronic health record systems for decision support. There indications that the majority of alerts are overridden. After learning about incorrect orders being placed on patient electronic records caused by inactivated alerts the Administrator of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) has asked the informatics nurse to investigate TeamSTEPPS for the practice.

After accessing the web site: http://teamstepps.ahrq.gov/about-2cl_3.htm create an action plan to implement TeamSTEPPS in this practice to prevent medical errors and improve patient safety. The purpose of TeamSTEPPS is to healthcare providers to development and implement a customized plan to train staff in teamwork skills and lead improvements in medical teamwork through the sustainment of positive changes ( in this case positive changes in use of Electronic health record technology systems to address patient safety, medical errors, and incorrect orders).