Dr. Andrew Petrosoniak on Psychological Safety | Saving Lives with Better Teamwork

In this second episode, we delve into the crucial role of psychological safety within medical teams, particularly in high-stress environments like trauma care. The discussion highlights the importance of the phrase 'What else am I missing?' as a tool for team leads to flatten hierarchies and encourage open communication. Case studies, such as Elaine Bromley's tragic story, are explored to underline the significance of teamwork and decision-making. The episode further discusses techniques like pre-briefings, signposting decisions, and setting clear objectives to ensure optimal team performance and patient safety. Practical advice and strategies are shared for both current and aspiring medical professionals to implement in their practices.Learn more about Dr. Petrosoniak's work: https://research.unityhealth.to/profiles/andrew-petrosoniak/ https://t.co/XYAzUMg9xz.https://advancedperformance.ca/Learn more about Dr. Hicks' work:https://scientific.acoep.org/speakers/chris-hicks-md/Chapters:00:00 The Power of Asking 'What Else Am I Missing?'00:42 Overcoming Hierarchical Barriers in Healthcare01:17 The Importance of Psychological Safety03:06 The Tragic Story of Elaine Bromley06:29 Understanding the Sunk Cost Fallacy in Medical Decisions09:05 Signposting Decisions to Mitigate Errors14:43 Pre-Briefing and Shared Mental Models in Trauma Care23:01 Final Thoughts and Reflections on SuccessReferences:Airway Management & Human FactorsFutureLearn – “Airway Matters” course:A free online course exploring the human and system factors behind airway complications and how to prevent them.👉 Access the courseBarriers to Speaking Up in HealthcareBMC Health Services Research (2020):A peer-reviewed study on why healthcare workers hesitate to speak up about patient safety concerns—and how culture and hierarchy influence this behaviour.👉 Read the articleCreating Psychological Safety in HealthcareHealthcare Excellence Canada:A practical toolkit and guidance on building safe environments where healthcare workers feel comfortable seeking and offering peer support.👉 View the resourcePsychological Safety for PatientsISMP Canada Bulletin:Highlights how psychological safety extends to patients, and why it's essential for preventing medication and communication errors.👉 Read the bulletin#ems #science #paramedic #emergencymedicine #prehospitalcare #paramedic​ #emt​ #firefighter​#ambulance​ #medic​ #emergency​ #rescue​#firstresponders​ #emtlife​ #health #healthcare #healthcareheros #simulation #humanfactors #medicine #science #healthcare #healthquality #healthsafetycourse Get in Touch Here or in The Comments:[email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-cichowski-787b99274/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-rodger-b60571141/