Teamwork in Healthcare

Question 1

What are the group ‘task’ member types?

Answer 1

\+ Initiator
\+ Clarifier
\+ Information Giver
\+ Questioner
\+ Summariser

Question 2

What are the group ‘maintenance’ member types?

Answer 2

+ Supporter
+ Joker
+ Sharing Experience
+ Process Observer

Question 3

What are the 5 stages of a group’s ‘life’?

Answer 3

1. Forming
2. Storming
3. Norming
4. Performing
5. Adjourning

Question 4

What are the basic characteristics of teams?

Answer 4

+ Having clear objectives
+ Working closely together
+ Meeting regularly to review performance

Question 5

What is the result of more people working in teams with the basic characteristics?

Answer 5

+ Lower levels of errors that could harm patients/staff
+ Fewer injuries to staff
+ Lower levels of harassment, bullying and violence against staff
+ Lower levels of staff absenteeism and patient mortality