Emergency Team Coordination Course (trademark). Phase 1.
Abstract
This research investigated the feasibility of transitioning the crew coordination training developed for Army aviation to emergency department (ED) teams in civilian and military hospitals. Medical malpractice literature and field observations identified areas for teamwork improvement. Team dimensions were formulated, and behaviorally anchored rating scales of teamwork behavior were developed for team evaluation and curriculum development. A 1-day Emergency Team Coordination Course(TM) (ETTC) training program based on a philosophy of evaluation-driven instruction was developed that included lecture, discussion, and practical exercises to teach team skills. Evaluation instruments were administered, and the course was presented to staff at a Level II trauma center. The major conclusion was that the ETTC(TM) offers a significant contribution toward meeting the need for improving efficiency and enhancing the quality of emergency care. The course tryout led to other conclusions and recommendations for improving the curriculum content and meeting the time and resource constraints associated with training ED staffs. The results demonstrated that the principles and methods of the Army aviation crew coordination training can be translated into the domain of ED teams. Full-scale curriculum development and validation are recommended.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA306894
Entities
People
- A. M. Locke
- E. Blair
- John C. Morey
- Robert A. Simon