interprofessional collaboration

Which statements demonstrate the patient benefits derived from care provided by an interprofessional team? (Select all that apply.)

"The physical therapist and my nurse worked together to schedule my therapy before my wife came to visit." "The nurses all seem to really care about each of their patients." "My doctor, the nurse, the social worker, and the dietitian had a meeting with me today about my discharge plan." "We have been so pleased with the care my mother has been given while she recovered from her fall."

The role of the clinical nurse leader (CNL) is directly associated with the successful leadership of an interprofessional health care team. Which statements made by the CNL express the components of that role? (Select all that apply.)

"We need to determine what, if any, safety issues exist related to this client's ability to ambulate independently." "I've work with clients diagnosed with cardiac issues for nearly 15 years." "I'll share the patient's care outcomes with the physical therapist today." "The unit nurses have talked with the family and identified a need for a social services consult."

In an interprofessional team, the role of a nurse leader is elevated from caregiver to include which essential responsibilities? (Select all that apply.)

Implementing a team approach to care delivery. Assuring the effective transition from facility to home care. Assuring client and client family satisfaction. Integrating all aspects of client care. Supporting client autonomy related to care decisions.

What factors are considered when determining the appropriateness of implementing care via the interprofessional team? Select all that apply.

The acuity level of the patient population The facility's yearly budget Skill of the attending staff The complexity of the required patient care

how to be a competent nurse leader

clinical expertise ability to communicate thoroughly and efficiently ability to facilitate conflict

A client who experienced a traumatic musculoskeletal injury to the right arm was transported to the local hospital's emergency department. The initial care was delivered by an interprofessional team. What specialized, patient-focused care should this form of care delivery provide this patient?

effective communication between individual team members and with the patient will be a priority

Implementation problems are not common in multiprofessional teams because all health care workers typically like being part of a team.

false

What are some of the primary focuses of the health care interprofessional team? (Select all that apply.)

improving quality patient care providing patient centered care increasing professional experiences for health care workers collaborative problem solving reducing mortality rates

What is one challenge that the interprofessional team faces?

role confusion