Team Formation
Team formation is critical. Having the right members on the team will lead to the success of its efforts. Consideration of the following factors is key to success:
- Define whom the team will be reporting to (i.e., safety committee, nursing service, or other department).
Having the right members on the team will lead to the success of its efforts.
- Determine members of the team. The team should include members from:
- nursing
- front line/administrative
- patient care associates
- physical therapy
- occupational health
- physicians
- Identify a team leader. The leader should be provided with time and support staff to lead the program.
- Be sure team members view themselves as "champions" for the program. They will help deliver and sell the message as the program is rolled out.
- Develop the team's vision, mission, and objectives.
- Provide training to all team members, so everyone can participate on an equal basis.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
2-3. Team members' should view themselves as _____ for the program.
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