Teams and Teamwork Introduction ELDER Project Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant will be able to… Discuss the elements of collaborative practice. Identify the need for and importance of collaboration and interdisciplinary teams. Describe the different types of teams. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858 Definition of Teams “A team is a small number of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, performance goals, and approach for which they are mutually accountable.” Katzenbach & Smith, 1993 “A team is a group of people working together towards a common goal.” Team Technology, 1995-2006 Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858 Purpose of Teams To achieve results with patients that individuals within the team can not achieve in isolation. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Collaboration is a process of shared.. Planning Decision making Accountability Responsibility…in the care of the patient Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Collaborative Practice requires: Effective communication Trust Mutual respect Understanding of each other’s skills Efficiency Good use of resources Appropriate referrals Establishment of expected outcomes Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858 Types of Teams Unidisciplinary Multidisciplinary Interdisciplinary Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Unidisciplinary Teams A group of people from the same discipline who work together. Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Multidisciplinary Teams A group of people from different disciplines Independent assessments Independent implementation of own plan Physician orders services & coordinates care Lack of collaboration Lack of commitment Inconsistent patient care Lack of cohesion Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Interdisciplinary Teams A group of people from different disciplines who assess and plan care in a collaborative manner Common goal Interdependent, complimentary care Coordinated care Joint decision-making Members feel empowered Leadership role changes depending on patient needs and their expertise Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Effective Team Requirements Use of rules Leadership Respect for one another’s expertise Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

What type of team are you a part of ? Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

Collaborative Care and the Interdisciplinary Team Older adults face chronic and acute medical and psychosocial problems Too complex for one provider to handle A group of providers can enhance the care plan and provide knowledge from multiple decisions Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing Grant #D62HP06858

As Providers Work Together... Important issues are addressed in a comprehensive and integrated care plan. 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