In this course, you will learn that strong and effective teams are built on the foundational core value of trust. Effective teams also must understand and abide by the principles and elements of confrontation, commitment, accountability and results-orientation. An urgent need exists for high-functioning teams. An effective and high-performing team is critical in developing workplace settings that are patient-centered, coordinated, and cost-effective. Effective teams result in improvements in the quality of care provided and health outcomes.