CLaMS is a TeamSTEPPS framework. Which four words represent its components?

• A. Communication, Leadership, Mutual Support, Situation Monitoring
• B. Collaboration, Leadership, Motivation, Situation Awareness
• C. Communication, Leadership, Morale, Situation Management
• D. Coordination, Leadership, Mutual Support, Situation Awareness

Answer: (A)

This item tests the four components that make up the CLaMS framework used in TeamSTEPPS to strengthen teamwork in healthcare. The four parts are: clear Communication—sharing information accurately and in a timely way; effective Leadership—guiding the team, making decisions, and coordinating actions; Mutual Support—helping teammates, sharing workloads, and providing backup as needed; and Situation Monitoring—being aware of what’s happening in the environment, anticipating needs, and catching problems early. The option that lists these exact four terms is the best choice because it matches the standard CLaMS components used to promote coordinated, safe team performance.

Other options mix terms that describe related ideas but aren’t the four elements defined in CLaMS. For example, words like Collaboration, Motivation, or Morale refer to broader or different aspects of teamwork, not the specific four components of this framework. Similarly, terms like Situation Awareness or Coordination overlap with the idea of awareness and alignment but use different wording than the established CLaMS components.