Rationale for Recommendations in Team Dynamics and Communication

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Communication, team, disaster, public health, emergencies, tools, strategic recommendations, resources, prevention, conflict

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Effective response to emergencies requires not only technical knowledge or resources but also the effectiveness with which the teams will have to cooperate, exchange information, and respond to the evolving conditions. During crises, particularly during a serious outbreak of influenza, natural disaster, or other emergency on a large scale, the level of coordination between various agencies and professionals will be the most important factor of success. Communication becomes straightforward and team members know what they are expected to do, the response plans can be implemented quickly and effectively reducing the damage and save lives.

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[...] Effective leadership offers leadership and confidence during uncertainty and interpersonal trust offers collaboration among different professionals. Flexibility enables the teams to adapt to the new challenges that arise fast and common objectives keep everyone focused towards the overall aim of safeguarding the people(Caputo,2021). Core Team Dynamics A well having team is built on role clarity. With defined responsibilities everyone will be able to take decisive action without duplication or confusion. Leadership is equally important as it gives direction, inspiration, and order in a period of uncertainty. [...]

[...] References Caputo, M., Della Corte, F., Iannuzzi, F., Carlino, M., Galante, O., & Bonomo, P. (2021). Team dynamics and nontechnical skills perception during the disaster response in Mozambique in 2019: A survey study among the Italian Emergency Medical Team. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 1134-1141. Rosen, M. A., DiazGranados, D., Dietz, A. S., Benishek, L. E., Thompson, D., Pronovost, P. J., & Weaver, S. J. (2018). Teamwork in healthcare: Key discoveries enabling safer, high-reliability care. [...]

[...] Conclusion In general, the recommendations will enhance cooperation, confidence, and communication in all levels of disaster and emergency response. Team work is strengthened through focus on role clarity, leadership, mutual trust, flexibility and shared goals. These dynamics will keep the response efforts in order and human-friendly, which, together with such tools as SBAR, ICS, and transparent data-sharing practices, will guarantee the effectiveness of the response. Finally, effective emergency management requires individuals to collaborate with effective communication, common goal, and mutual respect. [...]

[...] SBAR framework- Situation, Background, Assessment and Recommendation was chosen because it promotes the formation of structured, succinct communication. It reduces mistakes and allows sending important information between professionals in the most understandable way. It was also found that centralized communication platforms and shared databases are important tools to real-time coordination, particularly during monitoring of trends of infections or their resources(Nowell,2020). Debriefings and briefings on routine basis also increase transparency and trust, as the team members are able to give updates and pinpoint areas of improvement. [...]

[...] American Psychologist, 433-450. Nowell, B., Steelman, T., & Velez, A. L. K. (2020). Complementarity of communication and coordination in ensuring effectiveness of emergency management networks. Sustainability, 221. Bhaduri, R. M. (2019). Leveraging leadership in times of crisis. Journal of Business Research 199-213. [...]

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