HEART INSTITUTE

TEAMWORK
ANA MARIA BOTHIA
 WHAT IS TEAMWORK IN
OPERATING ROOMS?

Teamwork in operating rooms refers to the coordinated

collaboration of various health professionals who
participate in a surgical procedure to ensure its safety,
efficiency, and success. This environment demands a
seamless integration of skills and responsibilities of
different team members, with the central goal of providing
the best possible patient care.
 HOW CAN WE HAVE
GOOD TEAMWORK?
DEFINED ROLES AND
COORDINATION:
Each member of the surgical
team has specific roles and
responsibilities that must be
executed in a coordinated
manner.
Effective communication and
clear understanding of each
person's roles are essential to
avoid misunderstandings and
ensure smooth execution.
CLEAR AND OPEN
COMMUNICATION:
TROUBLESHOOTING IN
REAL TIME:
Clear and open
communication is a type of The team must be able to
information exchange in adapt and problem-solve
which messages are expressed quickly and effectively in
in an understandable and unforeseen situations during
unambiguous way, and a the surgical procedure.
willingness to share ideas,
opinions and feedback is
encouraged.
 HOW CAN WE HAVE
GOOD TEAMWORK?
Interdisciplinary
Collaboration:
The surgery room brings together
professionals from various
disciplines, such as surgeons,
nurses, anesthesiologists and
surgical technicians.
Effective collaboration between
these disciplines is essential for
the success of the procedure.
Emphasis on
Patient Safety:
Ensuring patient safety involves
implementing practices and
protocols designed to prevent
errors, reduce risks, and improve
the quality of health care.
Positive Climate
and Mutual
Support:
Fostering a positive and supportive
work environment contributes to
the effectiveness of the surgical
team.
Recognition of individual
achievements and mutual support
help create a collaborative
environment.
CONCLUSIONS
Teamwork in operating rooms
involves efficient and harmonious
collaboration between health
professionals with specific roles, with
the aim of offering safe, high-quality
care to patients undergoing surgical
procedures.
¡THANK YOU VERY
MUCH FOR YOUR
ATTENTION!