Implementation of unit-based interventions to improve teamwork and patient safety on a medical service.

In a prior study involving 2 medical units, Structured Interdisciplinary Rounds (SIDRs) improved teamwork and reduced adverse events (AEs). SIDR was implemented on 5 additional units, and a pre- versus postintervention comparison was performed. SIDR combined a structured format for communication with daily interprofessional meetings.

Assessment of teamwork during structured interdisciplinary rounds on medical units.

Background: Interdisciplinary rounds (IDR) provide a means to assemble hospital team members and improve collaboration. Little is known about teamwork during IDR.

Objective: To evaluate and characterize teamwork during IDR.