This interactive class will provide Sharp Chula Vista and Sodexo employees with the key principles and concepts of TeamSTEPPS, an evidence-based set of tools aimed at optimizing patient outcomes by improving communication and teamwork skills.

After attending this class, you will be able to:

• Describe the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes of effective team members
• Demonstrate at least three team skills through role playing and simulation
• Discuss how teamwork can improve patient safety and staff satisfaction
• State three examples of how STEPPS training will be applied in your respective department

Parking is available in the structures at the front and back of the main hospital, as well as in the large lot behind the main hospital. Paid valet parking is available to patients and visitors Monday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm.

Sodexo employees must work at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center in order to enroll for this class.

We recommend taking this class as soon as possible after your hire date. Once enrolled, please advise your supervisor of your class date at least seven days prior to the course.

This course is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider No. 70) for 4.0 contact hours.