Boosting Teamwork in ICU: How Nurses and Surgeons Support Each Other

You might think that in the high-pressure world of intensive care, doctors and nurses are just focused on their own jobs. But the World Health Organization (WHO) wants to change that. They're pushing for a team-based approach to keep patients safe. This means nurses and surgeons working together, not just side by side. One way they're doing this is through a program called TeamSTEPPS®. It teaches healthcare pros how to support each other better. This could mean helping out when things get busy, giving feedback on how someone's doing, or speaking up when a patient's safety is on the line. In the ICU, this teamwork is crucial. Nurses and surgeons depend on each other to make quick decisions that could save a life. And when they're working well together, patients are more likely to get the best care possible. But teamwork isn't something that just happens. It takes practice and training. And that's where programs like TeamSTEPPS® come in. They help healthcare teams learn how to communicate better, trust each other more, and ultimately, work together to keep patients safe.