Team Resiliency

Resiliency, we think of it as an individual’s ability to “bounce back” from challenging times and to grow stronger in the process. But, a recent article in Academic Medicine by Epstein & Krasner (2013) suggests resilience interventions should also build community. Just like patient safety is the responsibility of the community of practice, so is the health and well-being of each individual on the medical team. Enhancing the resilience of team members increases the quality of care, reduces errors, burnout, and turnover. Teams need to be resilient together and that takes practice and a supportive environment. How is your team’s resiliency?

Healthcare Team Resiliency