2017 Volume 8 Issue 1 Pages 27-33
In the intensive care unit, physicians have to direct a variety of therapeutic strategies, including acute blood purification, with a multidisciplinary team composed of nurses and clinical engineers. Physicians frequently have to lead several teams at once for a patient, as either an expert or a non-expert. The key to conducting a team smoothly is communication. TeamSTEPPS® has shown that leadership, situation monitoring, mutual support, and communication compose the core framework and competencies. Although electronic health records can be considered beneficial communication tools, unexpected communication errors can arise as a result of excess patient information. To resolve these patient safety issues, continuous education programs for medical staff and up-to-date standard operating procedures could be helpful with WHO Patient Safety Curriculum Guide. Thus, the promotion of patient-centered communications among both multidisciplinary teams and professional associates is important to reduce human error in patients undergoing acute blood purification.
