* *Teamworkgenerally means different things to different people. For some a team is a work group who share a purpose. For others it is a group working on a common goal, or with a shared deadline. Many will suggest that teams do a form of co-operative work.
* Real teamwork is a quantum that builds on the energy of every member.
*Team work is individuals working together to accomplish more than they could do alone but more than that it is exciting, satisfying and enjoyable.
BASIS OF TEAM WORK: 1) Collaborative Motivation
2) Group Norms
3) High Pay – off for Collaboration:
4) Super ordinate goal:
5) Perceived Power:
6) Mutual Trust:
7) Communication
8) Fait Accomply:
9) Risk taking:
WHY IS TEAMWORK IMPORTANT?
improve performance in many aspects of the healthcare system, including primary healthcare and public health.
improving the quality of care and patient safety as well as reducing staff shortagesand stress and burnout among healthcare professionals. Other research has shown that teamwork can significantly reduce workloads
IMPORTANT MATTERS IN NATURE OF WORK
Effective teamwork to improve the quality of patient care, enhance patient safety, and reduce workload issues that cause burn out among healthcare professionals.
Have a clear purpose; good communication; co-ordination; protocols and procedures; and effective mechanisms to resolve conflict when it arises.
The active participation of all members is another key feature.
Recognize the professional and personal contributions of all members; promote individual development and team interdependence; recognize the benefits of working together; and see accountability as a collective responsibility.
The make-up and functioning of teams varies depending on the needs of the patient. The complexity of the health issue defines the task. The more interdependency needed to serve the patient, the greater the need for collaboration among team members.
Patients and their families are important team members with an important role in decision-making. To enable patients to participate effectively, they need to learn about how to participate in the team; how to obtain information about their condition; and how each healthcare professional will contribute to their care.
Teams function differently depending on where they operate.
Teamwork is influenced by organizational culture. A clear organizational philosophy on the importance of teamwork can promote collaboration by encouraging new ways of working together; the development of common goals;
Every team member need training to learn how to work together and understand the professional role/responsibility of each member. They also require an effective administrative structure and leadership.
The larger policy context can promote teamwork by providing consistent government policies and approaches; health human resource planning; legislative frameworks to break down silos; and models of funding/remuneration that encourage collaboration.