When it comes to patient care it is assumed things run more efficiently in an organized environment. Health care providers all have the same goal, and that is to provide the best possible outcome for the patient. Although it is important for health care providers to be in agreement, interprofessional practice is one step further in assuring the quality of health care will be efficient. Interprofessional practice happens when health workers across the professions work together to deliver high-quality care (World Health Organization, 2010). It is important for nurses as well as student nurses to develop the skills they will need to contribute in a team setting. By working collaboratively, it will help the individual gain a greater knowledge of
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However, in any profession, there are barriers that stop team members from reaching their full potential. In health care settings, there are always going to be providers that are considered a higher power. Although conflicts may arise over leadership in teamwork, a continued focus on client- centered care advances teamwork and allows for leadership in any profession (Cowell, 2013, p.327). For example, a doctor may think a nurse within the team contributes ideas that are not helpful. This happens simply because a doctor is considered higher than a nurse. It is important to remember all members of the collaborative team are important, and one opinion is not greater than another. Each member can contribute valuable insight that would be useful for the …show more content…
Specifically, collaboration within nursing practice. Interprofessional practice among nurses would work best within palliative care. Palliative care involves making the patient as comfortable as possible before their life comes to an end. With that said, it is easier to construct a care plan with a team of health care providers working together. This means that health-care organizations need a model of care that will improve efficiency and effectiveness and reduce service delivery costs (Cashman, Reidy, Cody, & Lemay, 2004, pp. 183-196). More importantly, health care providers need to learn team work skills before they can improve the health care of a patient. Interprofessional practice can get complicated but with the right communication skills, ability to overcome barriers, and dedication, will only improve the patients overall
However, in any profession, there are barriers that stop team members from reaching their full potential. In health care settings, there are always going to be providers that are considered a higher power. Although conflicts may arise over leadership in teamwork, a continued focus on client- centered care advances teamwork and allows for leadership in any profession (Cowell, 2013, p.327). For example, a doctor may think a nurse within the team contributes ideas that are not helpful. This happens simply because a doctor is considered higher than a nurse. It is important to remember all members of the collaborative team are important, and one opinion is not greater than another. Each member can contribute valuable insight that would be useful for the …show more content…
Specifically, collaboration within nursing practice. Interprofessional practice among nurses would work best within palliative care. Palliative care involves making the patient as comfortable as possible before their life comes to an end. With that said, it is easier to construct a care plan with a team of health care providers working together. This means that health-care organizations need a model of care that will improve efficiency and effectiveness and reduce service delivery costs (Cashman, Reidy, Cody, & Lemay, 2004, pp. 183-196). More importantly, health care providers need to learn team work skills before they can improve the health care of a patient. Interprofessional practice can get complicated but with the right communication skills, ability to overcome barriers, and dedication, will only improve the patients overall