TeamSTEPPS® in Home Health

TeamSTEPPS is a patient safety model that uses a collection of tools and best practices to optimize team performance. It has been widely adopted in the inpatient setting but clinician autonomy has been a barrier in its use. A home healthcare agency began using TeamSTEPPS® and found that it has a positive impact on nurse retention through the use of situational awareness and mutual support tools. Small improvements were made in OASIS outcomes and 30-day hospital readmissions through the use of handoffs and huddles.