WEEK 5 RN CAPSTONE POST DISCUSSION

Interprofessional Collaboration

Discussion

Purpose

This week’s graded topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).

· CO 7: 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)

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.)