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For that reason the remainder of this assignment will look at interprofessional working and its context within the critical incident. Day (2006) defines Interprofessional working as individuals from a profession working together for the benefit of those in their care, although they state that this does not describe the complexity and levels of the term, Miers and Pollard (2009) states that interprofessional working differs from multiprofessional working because multiprofessionals are health care workers who do not necessarily work together . The Nurse and Midwifery Council (2008) and General Medical Council (2006) state that nurses and doctors should work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and The Department of Health in 2007 launched the Creating an Interprofessional Workforce Programme which is designed to support integrated holistic care for patients and their carer’s. Interprofessional working has been proved to improve patient care, enhance patient safety, improve job satisfaction, streamline services and improve patient outcomes (Day 2006) and is necessary because health care has become more complex and patients now require specialised care from a variety of health care professionals with a range of skills and experience (Sargeant et al 2008). Interprofessional teams vary in…
Interprofessional teams refer to coordination between and among disciplines involved in providing client care. The collaborative process involved in interprofessional health care transcends a single health profession to create comprehensive work outcomes. This…
Whilst working on my assignment, I read various journals on interprofessional collaboration (ICP), it did help me realize how important interprofessional collaboration is to the health care system. According to Alberto & Herth (2009), there is a need for faculties to incorporate interprofessional collaboration in the doctorate of nursing practice education. As a doctorate nurse practitioner it’s imperative to collaborate with other health care professionals, knowing its positive effect on patient’s safety and their health care outcomes. Most health care professional in the health care system are not trained to work as part of members in an integrated team (Johnson, 2011).…
Promoting interdisciplinary care is essential to any functional and successful healthcare setting for both patients and staff. In the given case study there are several disciplines that are not being utilized to the benefit of Ms. W (FNP) and Ms. R, the patient. As the nurse supervisor it would be my responsibility to ensure that staff members on every level knew the resources available to them and how they could benefit the patients. To spread this information an employee meeting may be appropriate so that all staff members could communicate their roles and opportunities for patient involvement. This would also need to include the steps a practitioner would follow to engage an appropriate discipline.…
Interprofessional collaboration in health care is not only necessary but vital in the care of patients’. The goal of most health care professional is to provide the best care to their patient but often, this best care is hampered by different professional working in silos, but increasingly, team and collaborative care is gaining ground with our collective understanding that the goal of each member is quality care. With this in mind, efforts are increasing to promote inter-professional collaboration since the interest of the patient is central to all.…
The third and final strategy I hope to use in my learning need is work with the interprofessional team in educating nurses on the ward. Completing this final strategy will build on the interprofessional collaboration of the floor. This can be described as a way of maintaining effective teamwork in professional groups by impacting the patients, family and the health care team (Zwarentein, Goldman, and Reeves, 2009). As a future novice nurse it is important to understand the competencies related to the role I will pertain as a RN. According to the National Interprofessional Competency Framework, the Canadian Interprofessional Health Collaborative (CIHC) speaks of, the competencies and how they benefit interprofessional collaboration (CIHC, 2010).…
Inerprofessional collaboration (IPC) is defined as “the coordination of patient care that is provided by a diverse group of healthcare practitioners working collaboratively to provide timely, safe, high quality, patient-centered care that relies on the unique knowledge and skills of the each member of the healthcare team”(Woten, 2017). The IPC consists of but it is not limited to nurses, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, dietitians, physical therapists, health educators, social workers, clergy, health educators, and pharmacists (Woten, 2017). Members of the ICP need to utilize their knowledge and experience to provide the best possible care to the patient. Their work should be based on the open…
Core Competencies of IPE Increased demand for care of diverse patients and cultural needs of patients with complex health care needs has necessitated increased collaboration among health care professionals, and respect for the contribution of other disciplines to provide patient centered care ((Ward, Schiller, & Goodman, 2014). To address this need, core competencies for IPE were developed by the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) committee consisting of six health care disciplines. The purpose of the core competencies were to ensure that health care disciplines include the skills and knowledge of interprofessional education in their school curriculum. Another purpose of the core competencies are to guide educators, faculty and health care providers as they educate students to provide patient-centered care to the public and the community at large. (Interprofessional Education Collaborative Expert Panel, 2011).…
The IOM/RWJ report emphasized the need for nurses to practice to the full extent of their…
My professional skills meet this standard because I am committed to providing valuable work ethics that meet the needs of the children, parents, the community, and the facility at which I work. Professionalism should be one of the main priorities and any work place. I exhibit the characteristics of a professional by doing my best to meet the needs for every child on a daily basis. I do not bring any of my personal issues into the facility and only speak and act professionally to my co-workers, children, as well as the parents.…
To truly understand the importance of interprofessionalism one must experience it first hand, and witness how much of a greater impact multiple disciplines, working simultaneously towards the same goal, can make in that patients life. Another great aspect of interprofessionalism in patient-centered care is that it allows people from different professions to have a greater understanding of the duties that each individual has, and allows them to practice the different traits with one…
The chronic illness management in teams of urban multidisciplinary scholars (CIMTUMS) project discusses the use of interprofessional learning teams to enhance patient outcomes with diabetic patients. After implementing interprofessional learning teams, knowledge and management of diabetes improved among the patients. Theoretical foundations for advanced Nursing roles and interprofessional collaboration has provided me with a wide variety of educational discussions that has influenced my professional development as a Nurse practitioner student. Now I have the knowledge to analyze theories, complex practices/organizational issues, interprofessional teams and leadership strategies in managing healthcare. Achievement of the educational preparation fulfilled by this course is exhibited through the attainment of the six course objectives.…
In almost any capacity the demands of life can be both hectic and challenging. In light of this, the processes by which life is lived, shared and nurtured must involve organization, effective communication, and collaboration. This simple concept is true of life on almost any level but it is especially true when concerning healthcare. As such, it is important to look at the effectiveness of communication and collaboration within the health care system. This consideration is important because effective communication and collaboration within the health care system has a direct correlation and obvious potential impact on the quality of care provided to the patient. The College of Nurses of Ontario defines interprofessional collaboration as “working…
There are a couple of reasons for this to be beneficial to the hospital, and the nurses involved. Many hospitals are seeking Magnet status. One of the requirements for a hospital to apply for Magnet status is for 80% of the nursing staff to be Bachelors prepared. A hospital receives many benefits with magnet status; nursing quality care, patient results, patient safety, improved work environment, improved nurse satisfaction, and nurse recruitment and retention. A magnet hospital is a status representing a quality hospital. Much of the work implemented in magnet hospitals is completed and implemented by the nurses. Obtaining a bachelor’s degree teaches nurses how to do the research, publish and implement measure and report their work. There really are few if any reasons why this would not help improve nursing knowledge and performance. How can you argue something that will potentially improve the life and health of those we serve, our…