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    Effective intensive care relies on interprofessional teams. Quality management with valid indicators ensures optimal patient safety and workflow in intensive care units.

    Area of Science:

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    • Healthcare management
    • Patient safety

    Background:

    • Intensive care unit (ICU) patient care involves complex interprofessional and interdisciplinary teams.
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    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of team performance in intensive care.
    • To emphasize the role of quality management in optimizing ICU workflows and patient safety.

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    • Review of current practices in intensive care team collaboration.
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