Interprofessional Collaboration & Teamwork

This set of flashcards contains fundamental terms and definitions related to interprofessional collaboration and teamwork in healthcare, aimed at aiding students in their study and understanding of key concepts.

Interprofessional Practice

Multiple healthcare professions working together

Triple Aim

Goals to achieve better patient care, better public health, and more efficient healthcare.

Core Competencies

Essential skills in interprofessional education: Values and Ethics, Roles and Responsibilities, Communication, Teams and Teamwork.

SBAR

communication model: Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations.

Sentinel Events

Unexpected events that result in death or serious physical or psychological injury.

Clinical Communication

Exchange of information regarding patient care among healthcare professionals.

Handoff

Transfer of responsibility and accountability from one caregiver to another.

Closed Loop Communication

A communication method that ensures the message is received accurately through feedback.

Roles and Responsibilities

Understanding the functions and duties of various healthcare team members.

Effective Team Performance

Collaborative effort and skills that lead to high-quality patient care.

Situational Awareness

Understanding of overall healthcare context and environment affecting patient care.

Cross-Monitoring

Team members observing one another’s performance to prevent errors.

Mutual Support

Team behavior ensuring members assist one another to enhance team effectiveness.

Crucial Conversations

Discussions in high-stakes situations involving opposing views.

Civility in Healthcare

Practicing kindness and mindfulness to create a safe environment.

Two Challenge Rule

Empowers team members to voice concerns multiple times if not initially acknowledged.

DESC Model

A communication tool used to address conflict: Describe, Express, Suggest, Consequences.

Patient-Family Engagement

Involving patients and families in their own care decisions and processes.

Feedback Principles

Providing timely, specific, directed, respectful, and considerate feedback.

Conflict Management

Strategies for addressing and resolving disagreements within a team.

Psychological Safety

An environment where team members feel safe to take risks and express their thoughts.

Care Coordination

Ensuring that a patient’s care is aligned and communicated among various providers.

TeamSTEPPS

A systematic approach to improving teamwork and communication in healthcare.

Barriers to Teamwork

Factors such as hierarchy, lack of time, and poor information sharing that hinder collaboration.

Communication Tools

Techniques such as SBAR and Check-Back that enhance patient safety and communication.

Shared Mental Models

Common understanding among team members about tasks and roles leading to effective teamwork.