Planning for our patients during times of transitions (for example: hospital to home, home to rehabilitation facility) involves collaboration with a number of healthcare professionals. Please address the following questions:
- How does your facility promote interprofessional collaboration during times of patient transitions?
- What is the role of the nurse in patient transitions?
- What gaps can you identify in this process related to quality of care? (If you are not currently in practice, please use a previous role or clinical experience in your answers.)
Solution
Week 5 Discussion: Interprofessional Collaboration
- How does your facility promote interprofessional collaboration during times of patient transitions?
We use ISBAR as the standardized procedure in all patient transition processes. The acronym ISBAR refers to identity, situation, background, assessment, and recommendation. We have been using this communication tool for years now and it has helped streamline multidisciplinary coordination, collaboration, planning, and communication during transitions. The first letter stands for the identity of the patient. This is particularly important as it ensures that the transition plan is implemented for the right patient. Secondly,.………….please follow the link below to purchase the solution at $5
