Interprofessional Collaboration & Communication Flashcards

Which communication tool is most commonly used to improve handoff communication between healthcare providers?

Answer: SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)

SBAR is the standardized communication format used for handoffs and reporting critical patient information to other providers.

The CNL's role in interprofessional teams is best described as:

Answer: Lateral integrator of care across the healthcare team

The CNL serves as a lateral integrator, coordinating care across disciplines without hierarchical authority over other professionals.

TeamSTEPPS was developed by which organization(s)?

Answer: AHRQ and the Department of Defense

TeamSTEPPS was co-developed by AHRQ and the Department of Defense as an evidence-based teamwork system to improve patient safety.

In TeamSTEPPS, the 'huddle' is designed to:

Answer: Provide ongoing assessment and re-establish situational awareness during a rapidly changing event

Huddles in TeamSTEPPS are brief, ad hoc meetings used to re-establish situational awareness during rapidly changing patient care situations.

Which barrier most commonly impedes effective interprofessional collaboration in healthcare settings?

Answer: Hierarchical culture and professional status differences

Hierarchical culture and professional status differences are among the most significant barriers to open communication and collaboration in healthcare teams.

The 'I PASS the BATON' communication tool is specifically used for:

Answer: Structured patient handoff and care transfer

'I PASS the BATON' is a structured handoff mnemonic ensuring safe transfer of patient care responsibility by covering Introduction, Patient, Assessment, Situation, Safety, Background, Actions, Timing, Ownership, and Next.

When a conflict arises between a CNL and a physician regarding a patient care decision, the most appropriate first step is:

Answer: Use assertive communication techniques to directly express concerns

Assertive communication allows the CNL to advocate for the patient while maintaining a professional relationship, and should be attempted before any formal escalation.