Implementing program for operating room staff emphasizing teamwork appears to reduce surgical deaths
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - 16:31
in Health & Medicine
Hospitals that had operating room personnel participate in a medical team training program that incorporates practices of aviation crews, such as training in teamwork and communication, had a lower rate of surgical deaths compared to hospitals that did not participate in the program, according to a study in the October 20 issue of JAMA.