TEAM, Communications, Procedures

Radiological Safety and ResponseRPT-243-PE-1

Learning OutcomeUpon completion of this lesson, the student will be able to:

• Explain the four common stages of team formation and growth.

• As assigned by the Instructor, participate as a contributing team member on an RPT Student team.

• Demonstrate the use of the SLAPPS mnemonic to exercise situational awareness.

Learning OutcomeUpon completion of this lesson, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate the proper use of the 3 part communication model including the use of the phonetic alphabet and numeric communication.

• Demonstrate the proper use of the STAR acrostic to exercise self-checking.

Outline

• Explanation of the Practical Exercise• TEAM Selections• Communication Gear• Scenario Set-Up• Section 1 – TEAM• Section 2 – Communications – Procedures• Section 3 – Review and Report Back

Explanation

• The class will be separated into teams. The minimum number is two with the maximum and preferred number set at four. No five person teams.

• After team selection, the groups should form up, review the Student Guide up to but not including Section 1.

Explanation

• All teams will start Section 1 at the same time and will not go to Section 2 until directed by the Instructor.

• The teams will start and complete Sections 1-3 when directed by the Instructor.

• The different sections are designed to exercise the dynamics of teamwork, communications, and human performance improvement tools.

Scenario Set-Up

• Competition for the TOP Notch Team• Is your team collaborative?• Is it synergistic in decision making skills?• Does it demonstrate a good grasp of the three-part

communication model?• Does it demonstrate a creative and dynamic approach to

problem solving?• Does it demonstrate proficiency in using SLLAPS, STAR,

and procedure use and adherence?• Let’s find out!

TEAM Selection

Communication Gear

Wireless Telex Unit

Headset

Belt Pack

Section 1 - TEAM

• Follow the directions in the Student Guide• Be prepared to start the three minute report

backs when you hear the alarm.

Section 2 – Communications, Procedures

• Immediately following the completion of Section 1 – the Instructor will provide a “Pre-Job Briefing” on the task at hand.

• Each team is allowed 25 minutes to complete Section 2.

• Two four person teams and one two person team are permitted in the RCA at any one time.

• The two person team will not use radio communication – but both will be in the RCA at the same time.

Section 2 – Communications, Procedures

• The instructor will start the clock for each set of teams as soon as possible after the briefing.

• The outside reader is responsible for keeping track of the time for their team.

• The inside team is required to exit upon the receipt of an alarm.

Section 3 – Review and Report Back

• After the completion of the RCA time for Section 2, teams should return to the staging point and complete the Student Guide Section 3 steps 1-5.

• The last teams exiting will be given 10 minutes to complete the Student Guide steps 1-5.

Section 3 – Review and Report Back

• Steps 6 and 7 of Section 3 will start when the instructor indicates the last teams have completed steps 1-5.

• In the event the lab period time has expired, the steps will be deferred to the next lab period as directed by the instructor.

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