What is the role of the nurse in patient transitions?
Week 5 Discussion: Interprofessional Collaboration (graded)
Purpose
This week’s graded topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).
CO7: Integrates the professional role of leader, teacher, communicator, and manager of care to plan cost-effective, quality healthcare to consumers in structured and unstructured settings. (PO#7)
Due Date
Answer post due by Wednesday 11:59 PM MT in Week 5
Two replies to classmates and/or instructor due by Sunday 11:59 PM MT at the end of Week 5
Directions
Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
Integrate scholarly resources
Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
Discussion Questions
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.)
Grading
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