P&PHN2 - Collaboration

What is interprofessional collaboration?

Multiple health professionals working together with patients, families, and communities to provide high-quality care

Why is collaboration important in healthcare?

Reduces medical errors, promotes safety culture, improves patient outcomes, and improves team satisfaction

Why is collaboration important for reducing health disparities?

Nurses can advocate to address social determinants of health through teamwork

What does IPEC stand for?

Interprofessional Education Collaborative

What are key values of IPEC?

Mutual respect, shared values, and ethical practice

What does values for interprofessional practice emphasize?

Mutual respect and ethical care

Why are roles and responsibilities important?

Each profession has unique strengths that contribute to care

What is the goal of interprofessional communication?

Promote health and treat disease through teamwork

What is the focus of teamwork in healthcare?

Efficient, effective, and equitable care using team dynamics

What does patient-centered care mean?

Care focused on the patient’s needs, preferences, and values

What do assistive personnel do?

Work under direct RN supervision

What is the role of an LPN?

Provide basic care with predictable outcomes under RN supervision

What is the RN’s role?

Use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care

What does a charge nurse do?

Supervises staff and ensures safe, quality care on the unit

What do directors/CNOs do?

Ensure regulations are followed and oversee all patient care

What is the role of a clinical nurse specialist?

Mentoring, research, case management, and quality improvement

What can an NP/APRN do?

Diagnose, treat acute illness, and prescribe medications

Who are other healthcare team members?

CRNA, MD, PA, pharmacist, therapists, social workers, and case managers

What does ISBAR stand for?

Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment, Request/Recommendation

What is repeat-back communication?

Repeating information to confirm accuracy

What is closed-loop communication?

Sender gives message, receiver repeats it, and sender confirms

What is a handoff report?

Transfer of patient information during transitions of care

What should you review before reporting?

Patient assessment, orders, and notes

What makes a team effective?

Shared goals, mutual trust/respect, clear roles, and good communication

What leadership style supports teamwork?

Democratic/transformational leadership

What do effective leaders do?

Ask for input, inspire/motivate, and focus on shared vision

What are team-building strategies?

Huddles, debriefings, and organizational support

What are common sources of conflict?

Passive-aggressive behavior, horizontal aggression, defensiveness, gossip, and victimization

What are types of conflict?

Role, communication, goal, personality, and ethical/values conflict

What characterizes dominance style?

Direct, firm, and results-oriented

What characterizes influence style?

Outgoing, enthusiastic, and optimistic

What characterizes steadiness style?

Patient, accommodating, and calm

What characterizes conscientiousness style?

Analytical, precise, and reserved