Importance Of Teamwork And Collaboration In Health Care

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Collaboration and Teamwork Across the Disciplines Teamwork and collaboration in the healthcare industry is an essential part of making sure that the patients we care for reach optimal outcomes. It is no longer a world where the nurse’s only job is to take orders from physicians. As nurses it is our responsibility to advocate for our patients and the best way for this to happen is through teamwork and collaboration with the patient, families and other professionals involved in their care. By forming clear and logical objectives and understanding the roles and tasks of each member of the team, we work towards the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Clear and Logical Objectives Listening and communication with all parties involved in the care of a patient is the first step in providing the care our patients need. This is not only speaking with professionals involved, but with the patient and their families. When we open up the line of communication it allows the …show more content…

Developing and improving teamwork and collaboration in the workplace has proved to be an essential asset for all nurses to obtain. Making sure to form clear and logical objectives and understanding the roles and tasks of team members allows us to use teamwork and collaboration to obtain the best possible patient outcomes. References
Hood, L., (2014). Leddy & Pepper’s Conceptual Bases of Professional Nursing (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolter Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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