Teams in Healthcare Flashcards

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Why Teams?

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We know from our studies of Person Centred Care that patients do not exist in a vacuum.
We are working with the:
* patient/person
* carers, families, friends, and
* communities

Similarly, Health Professionals do not exist in a vacuum.
* Most patients/persons are cared for by multiple practitioners.

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Teams in healthcare

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  • A team consists of various healthcare disciplines working
    together to meet the needs of a person/patient.
  • The amount of collaboration differs according to the
    circumstances and the resources.
  • Communication is at the heart of a highly collaborative and
    effective team.
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Why do we need Health Care teams? Ageing Population

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As the population ages people live long enough to develop: Complex and chronic comorbidities

Chronic (persists over a long time)
Complex (requires integrated management)
Comorbidities (many conditions simultaneously)

  • Different professions and skills are needed
  • Professions are more specialised
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The Benefits of Team Healthcare

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Government
* Optimise Patient/Person care outcomes
* Economic benefits

Organisations/Systems
* Collaborative work environment
* Retention of staff
* Patient/Person satisfaction
* Patient/Person safety

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The benefits cont.

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Health Professionals
* Job satisfaction
* Develop new skills
* Supportive work environment

Patient/Person & Family/Carers
* Reduced confusion and frustration
* Improved quality and scope of care
* Improved coordination of care

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The Challenges

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  • Leadership issues
  • Roles assumed in the team
  • Knowledge and understanding of each others’ roles
  • Scope of practice
  • Mutual trust and respect
  • Willingness to collaborate
  • Communication modalities
  • Organisational support
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