Table 1 Results of in situ Evaluation Parameters for Needs Assessment

TeamSTEPPS Performance Observation - Areas of Opportunity Noted

Team Leader did not Identify themselves as leading the resuscitation

Team Leader did not assign roles and responsibilities

Team leader failed to maintain situational awareness throughout the code

Team Leader did not foster communication to ensure team members have a shared mental model

Team Leader failed to collaborate with team members

Team Leader did not provide timely and constructive feedback to team members, i.e. rate and quality of chest compressions

Closed Loop Communication was lacking or non-existent during the resuscitation

AHA ACLS Guidelines – Areas of Opportunity Noted

Quality of chest compressions varied with team leader failing to monitor and address

Airway management was not assessed

Time to initial shock was variable

Cardiac rhythm was not announced to the team