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Long-term care (LTC) settings and services may benefit from the use of interdisciplinary teams (IDTs) to create secure environments. IDTs assemble a diverse collection of people with specialized knowledge in a range of disciplines, including nursing, social work, medicine, nutrition, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. IDTs can strengthen the safety culture within organizations by cooperating to exchange ideas and find solutions. Multidisciplinary departments, which take a comprehensive approach to care and promote departmental cooperation, can support a culture of safety within a company. Organizations can guarantee that each patient is getting the best care possible from a variety of perspectives by bringing together representatives from various disciplines to work on patient care. Additionally, cross-departmental collaboration can be facilitated by multidisciplinary departments, which can improve patient safety and decrease errors. Promoting safety in LTC environments and services requires effective communication techniques. To make sure that everyone on the team is informed of any changes in the patient's condition as well as any potential new procedures or protocols, effective communication is required. Additionally, using effective communication techniques can guarantee that everyone on the team is conscious of any potential dangers or safety risks. Key references: 1. American Health Care Association. (2020). Long-term.