TeamSTEPPS was designed to develop a culture of safety in healthcare. What is its central aim?

• A. A pharmacovigilance program
• B. A teamwork system developed for healthcare to improve safety, communication, and teamwork
• C. A patient education toolkit
• D. A comprehensive, evidence-based teamwork system created for use by healthcare organizations to develop a culture of safety, with tools to assess and train teams

Answer: (D)

TeamSTEPPS aims to embed a culture of safety by providing a comprehensive, evidence-based teamwork framework that healthcare organizations can adopt to improve communication and collaboration. It isn’t just a single tool or a narrow program; it offers an integrated system with modules and practical tools to assess team performance and train staff across all levels. This organizational, tool-rich approach is what makes it the best match for developing a safety culture, rather than narrower options like pharmacovigilance, patient education kits, or a less fully developed teamwork system.