ABSTRACT
Members of an effective inter-professional team must work cooperatively to blend individual skills and leadership responsibilities and achieve the best outcome for the patient. Each member of an inter-professional team contributes to the diversity of needs required in patient care. Clarity of role responsibilities is essential to improving patient care and interprofessional team success. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2018;49(8):345-347.
Subject(s)
Cooperative Behavior , Interprofessional Relations , Leadership , Patient Care Team/standards , Professional Role/psychology , Adult , Attitude of Health Personnel , Curriculum , Education, Nursing, Continuing/organization & administration , Female , Humans , Male , Middle AgedABSTRACT
Many new and experienced nurses have limited understanding of home health care, resulting in compromised handoffs and an unstable workforce. This article presents an overview of simulated home health environments to enhance awareness and patient outcomes. By establishing realistic simulated home events, nursing faculty and educators can enhance nurse confidence and improve transitions of care.
