CNL Interprofessional Collaboration & Communication

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Lateral integrator of care across the healthcare team

Answer

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

Question 3

TeamSTEPPS was developed by which organization(s)?

Accepted Answer

AHRQ and the Department of Defense

Answer

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

Question 4

In TeamSTEPPS, the 'huddle' is designed to:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Hierarchical culture and professional status differences

Answer

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

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CNL Interprofessional Collaboration & Communication