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Considerations for Multiteam Systems in Emergency Medical Services
Elizabeth H Lazzara, Joseph R Keebler, Marissa L Shuffler1
1Department of Psychology, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina.
Journal of Patient Safety
|October 10, 2015
Summary
Improving teamwork in emergency medical services (EMS) is crucial. This study identifies key considerations for multiteam systems (MTSs) to enhance patient care and reduce errors in pre-hospital settings.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Emergency Medicine
- Teamwork Dynamics
Background:
- Teamwork mishaps significantly impact patient outcomes in healthcare, particularly within Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
- Effective patient care relies on seamless collaboration among multiple teams, forming multiteam systems (MTSs), including ground crews, air crews, dispatch, and hospital teams.
- Limited research exists on enhancing MTSs within the critical domain of EMS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the need for improved teamwork in pre-hospital care by focusing on multiteam systems (MTSs).
- To present unique considerations for strengthening patient care within EMS multiteam systems.
- To provide actionable insights for the pre-hospital community.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive synthesis of existing literature on multiteam systems (MTSs) and emergency medical services (EMS).
Main Results:
- Identification of five critical considerations for successful EMS MTSs: goals, boundary spanning, adaptation, leadership, and social identity.
- These factors are derived from a synthesis of relevant research.
Conclusions:
- Multiteam systems (MTSs) are integral to prehospital emergency care, defining inter-team collaboration.
- Initial directions for enhancing EMS MTS success are provided based on current research.
- Further investigation into these considerations is necessary to optimize pre-hospital patient care.
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