Team Member Roles and Responsibilities ELDER Project Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858

Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858 Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant will be able to… Identify characteristics of effective teams. List the members of your interdisciplinary team. Compare and contrast the different functions of various disciplines within the team. Describe role overlap and its implications in patient care. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858

Characteristics of Effective Teams Shared purpose, goals and objectives Well-defined roles and responsibilities Effective communication Competent members Cooperative and coordinated activities Decision reached by consensus Shifting of leadership due to circumstances Support Mutual trust Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858

Identification of Team Members Physician Nurse Social Worker Pharmacist Chaplain Dietician Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist Speech Therapist Recreational Therapist Certified Nurses Aide Patient Family Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858

Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858 Skills of Team Members Education Roles Range of function Ask how many of you think you have a good understanding of different team members and their roles? Read role descriptions and see if they can identify them. Choose the healthcare roles on the list that the facility has already identified as their own team members. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858

Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858 Role Overlap Different levels of involvement Understanding of each other Respect for each other Changing roles Clarify role responsibilities Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858

Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858 Team Focus Medical issues and treatment Psychological/emotional issues and treatments Social issues and treatments Economic issues and treatments Living conditions and treatments Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858

Range of Functions of Various Disciplines Case Study Exercise “Mr. Green” Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858

Benefits of Effective Team Member Performance Decreased tension Acceptance of role overlap Foster positive views towards other disciplines Increase ability to problem solve outside a single discipline Patient care is enhanced Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858

Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858 The Geese Story Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858

Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858 This is synergy -- the group is more than the sum of the individual contributions. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858

Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858 “IT IS INDEED A REWARD, A CHALLENGE AND A PRIVILEGE TO BE A CONTRIBUTING MEMBER OF A TEAM” Angeles Arrien 2007 Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858

Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858 Reference The content covered in this presentation is provided by: GITT Resource Center of the John A. Hartford Foundation Geriatric Interdisciplinary Team Training Program. (2003). GITT. New York: New York Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858

Power Point Presentation Created By: Joyce Cunneen, MSN, RN Fairfield University School of Nursing ELDER Project Education Coordinator Monica Starr, BSN, RN ELDER Project Program Coordinator Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant#D62HP06858