Teamwork & Collaboration in Nursing School Programs By Ashley Couturier

Objectives Identifying Importance of Collaboration and Teamwork in Nursing School Curriculum Describes ways to increase collaboration and teamwork in nursing curriculum Integrating collaboration and teamwork in health care practice Recognizing effects on collaboration and teamwork on patient care

“ ” A nurse must function effectively within nursing and interprofessional teams, fostering open communications, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care QSEN 2011 Teamwork and Collaboration

Ferris State University College of Allied Health “The mission of the College of Health Professions is to train and educate future healthcare professional leaders through inter- professional collaboration, practice and academic excellence” College of Nursing “ The School of Nursing values collaboration among educational disciplines to provide relevant nursing education programs. Collaboration among Interprofessional health disciplines is valued as a critical component of the delivery of patient care that reflects quality and safety.”

Ferris State University College of Pharmacy “Developing and maintaining professional relationships, collaborations and strategic alliances that advance the goals and objectives of the college and the profession” College of Optometry “Enhancing interdisciplinary and inter-professional collaboration”

Barriers to IPE in Nursing School Pre-set cultural conceptions Curriculum Load Financial Restraints Different levels of clinical exposure Role Confusion Lack of support from schools to develop and implement Individual’s Comfort Level Learning priorities (medical boards, NCLEX) Scheduling

Nursing Theory Environment Theory Florence Nightingale “ All external conditions and forces that influence the life and development of organism”

Social Learning Theory Alberta Bandura People can learn new information and behaviors by watching other people

Assessment of Health Care Environment Simulations with nursing students and facility playing other professions COHP course delivered online Case Studies Diabetic Clinic Clinical rotations

Implications Increased in segregation and decreased respect Miscommunication in the workforce Increase risk of health care errors Decreases relationships with other disciplines PRIORITY QUALITY SAFETY SATIFACTION EFFECTIVENESS PATIENT CARE

Recommendations for Quality and Safety Improvements Education Communication Collaboration ANA Standards

Recommendations for Quality and Safety Improvements Patient-Centered Care Team and Collaboration Safety QSEN

QUESTION Would having opportunities to work along side other disciplines been helpful if already implemented into nursing curriculum?

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