Every superhero needs a sidekick. In one way or another, a superhero always has a support system which enables them to be so successful. Without their support, they would fall, be defeated, and rejected by society. Batman and Robin, for example, work together to defend Gotham City, and together make an unbeatable team!! Even the superheroes who fly "solo" still are motivated by teamwork that is stimulated and encouraged from support of the people in the city they are protecting. The work that they do couldn't always be possible if the society didn't approve of them or look up to them, so the greatest superheroes all need support from even the civilians to be successful.
The same goes for nursing! If one nurse tries to be the superstar who doesn't ever need help, the likelyhood is that they will eventually be defeated and fail (at something). This may be related to the effectiveness of their patient care, accuracy of medication administration, or even implementing correct methods of patient care in procedures. Like any superhero, if a nurse tries to fly solo, they may be putting the civilians, or in this case, their patient at risk. There is strength in numbers, and if nusres communicate and work together in unity and as a team, the effectiveness of their care is ampliphied to a fantastic work force.
The characteristics of an effective team increasing patient safety include:
TEAMWORK:
A team is not merely just a group of people that are put together to work towards a common goal. Rather, every member on the team needs to be on the same page and able to work with one another. It's not about one person having specialized and greater qualities, but everyone needs to work together and put their skills together to reach the best result.
COMMUNICATION:
Effective communication is imperative in anycircumstance in life. In the healthcare system it is absolutely crucial for it to be practiced in order to save lives. Something as simple as a 30 second conversation with a healthcare team can make a drastic difference in a procedure and in a patient's life. Communication is key to reaching the most effective outcome in a team.
COLLABORATION:
The dynamics of situations, especially in healthcare, are always changing and a team needs to be able to respond to this change in an effective way together as a unit to come to a successful result. To reach their absolute greatest capability, a team must come together and put all of their thoughts and ideas together in a dynamic way.
SUPPORT:
For a team to be successful it is also imperative that the members of the team each encourage and support one another fully. If the people involved don't trust or encourage one another, there is a greater chance and risk for something to go wrong. Support is huge in making one feel confident and competent in their skills and allow them to do a much better job than they would if they were doubtful about thier skills or capabilities.
The key to being a successful nurse or healthcare provider alike, includes incorporating each of these aspects into their practice and carrying them out consistantly to ensure greater healthcare.
TEAMWORK....
COLLABORATION.... 
SUCCESS!!! 
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
― Helen Keller
― Helen Keller
"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.”
― Phil Jackson
― Phil Jackson
"Great teams do not hold back with one another. They are unafraid to air their dirty laundry. They admit their mistakes, their weaknesses, and their concerns without fear of reprisal.”
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