Checklists, teamwork minimizing mistakes in medicine - The CT Mirror ctmirror.org/story/2012/05/… via AddThis

Interesting article on ethics and culture nursingworld.org/MainMenuCatego… #IPCPMOOC

Welcome to IPCP chat! Great discussions this week of both + & - teamwork experiences. What 1 thing can you do to improve teamwork? #ipcpmooc

It's all about setting clear expectations and being willing to have respectful conversations #ipcpmooc

Do you think one person can change the way a whole unit communicates? #icpcmooc

Is there ever a time when it is appropriate to hold these discussions in front of others? #ipcpmooc

I want to thank everyone for your participation -- hope more can join the IPCP tweet chat next time. Till then, focus on TEAMWORK. #IPCPMOOC

Handoff and sign out communications #IPCPMOOC psnet.ahrq.gov/primer.aspx?pr…

Is anyone heard of or using the Targeted Solutions Tool? #IPCPMOOC jointcommission.org/assets/4/6/CTH…

youtube.com/watch?v=XB5bpF… #IPCPMOOC Utube about Targeted Solutions Tool

Poll: Have you witnessed situations where the lack of IPCP has placed patients at risk for harm? #ipcpmooc results: Often=34%, Never=9%

Poll: Do you feel empowered to step in when a professional colleague is making a mistake? #ipcpmooc results: Yes=13%, Most/sometimes=81%

Poll results: #ipcpmooc 80% DO feel strong enough support from team to openly admit when mistake is made. Teamwork for patient safety!

Poll: Follow-up procedures after documenting patient assessment findings? #ipcpmooc results: 82% use both verbal & standard written followup

What types of hand-off communications are used in your healthcare setting? Any suggestions for improvements? #ipcpmooc

Great discussion re: being patient advocate, IPCP, standing one's ground bit.ly/169CNC2 #ipcpmooc #TeamSTEPPS

Looking forward to chatting with everyone at the top of the hour about IPCP -- Join us! #IPCPMOOC

Welcome to the 2nd Twitter Chat on patient safety and IPCP. Any questions on last week's course content to start the discussion? #IPCPMOOC

Join the live webinar Being a Change Agent bit.ly/16VzCeR #ipcpmooc 9-26-2013 at 6 PM CDT.