Defining Roles and Responsibilities in the Interprofessional Team
Defining Roles and Responsibilities in the Interprofessional Team
Abstract
According to Barnsteiner (2007), “The work of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and others has clearly demonstrated that when healthcare professionals understand each others’ roles and are able to communicate and work together effectively, patients are more likely to receive safe, quality care” (p. 144). There are many good practices to consider when evaluating the roles and responsibilities of an interprofessional team member. This paper will look at four interdependent strategies; team member roles must be clearly defined and articulated, there must be an understanding and respect for each other’s roles, there must be an appreciation of each other’s scope of practice, and a willingness to learn about and how other members’ roles compliment your own. Although these strategies can be used for all types of interprofessional teams their use in the healthcare setting will be highlighted.
Interprofessional team work allows various professionals to learn from one another, share skills and knowledge, and develop an appreciation for each other’s expertise in a collaborative environment. In healthcare this can improve communication, improve quality of care and ultimately result in a more effective and efficient delivery of patient care. Nandiwada (2010) quoted Dr. Kyu Rhee, Health and Human Resources - Chief Public Health Officer
A health care team is like a sports team, except for instead of points we are dealing with people’s lives. Like any great team, it is essential to know the roles and responsibilities of each of the players and to have trust in one another. It is vital to have that team learn together, and practice together so that when the game truly matters they can each play their best with trust and understanding leading to more positive outcomes. (p. 26)
The focus of this paper will be to examine the roles and responsibilities of interprofessional team
Abstract
According to Barnsteiner (2007), “The work of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and others has clearly demonstrated that when healthcare professionals understand each others’ roles and are able to communicate and work together effectively, patients are more likely to receive safe, quality care” (p. 144). There are many good practices to consider when evaluating the roles and responsibilities of an interprofessional team member. This paper will look at four interdependent strategies; team member roles must be clearly defined and articulated, there must be an understanding and respect for each other’s roles, there must be an appreciation of each other’s scope of practice, and a willingness to learn about and how other members’ roles compliment your own. Although these strategies can be used for all types of interprofessional teams their use in the healthcare setting will be highlighted.
Interprofessional team work allows various professionals to learn from one another, share skills and knowledge, and develop an appreciation for each other’s expertise in a collaborative environment. In healthcare this can improve communication, improve quality of care and ultimately result in a more effective and efficient delivery of patient care. Nandiwada (2010) quoted Dr. Kyu Rhee, Health and Human Resources - Chief Public Health Officer
A health care team is like a sports team, except for instead of points we are dealing with people’s lives. Like any great team, it is essential to know the roles and responsibilities of each of the players and to have trust in one another. It is vital to have that team learn together, and practice together so that when the game truly matters they can each play their best with trust and understanding leading to more positive outcomes. (p. 26)
The focus of this paper will be to examine the roles and responsibilities of interprofessional team
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