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Communication Using teamSTEPPS in Infection Control

Yasushi NAKAZAWA and Yukie MISHIMA
Dept. of Infection Control, Jikei University Hospital

It is important to have strong communication skills to explain complicated medical treatments briefly and accurately. This also applies to the field of infection control. To do that, teamSTEPPS tools such as checkback, SBAR, callout, etc., are useful. However, these are not only tools for accurate transmission, but also team building tools. These tools also help teams organize to prevent outbreaks in advance. In order for these to be fully used, assertive communication is ideal.

Key words：communication, infection control, teamSTEPPS

e-mail: ynakazawa＠jikei.ac.jp

Received: January 4, 2019
Accepted: February 17, 2019

34 (3)：135─140,2019