Effective Communication,Effective communication
Effective Communication
The Joint Commission reported that [poor] communication was the root cause of 66% of Sentinel Events between 1995-2005. Examine the communication and collaboration in your workplace. Include these aspects:
- The components necessary for effective interpersonal communication.
- Discuss the importance of interprofessional collaboration.
- Apply components of interpersonal communication to interprofessional collaboration.
- Discuss strategies to promote interprofessional collaboration.
- Describe effective strategies to build interprofessional teams.
- Cultural competence
Assignment Expectations:
Length: Between 1500 and 2000 words
Structure: Include a title page and reference page in APA format. These do not count towards the minimum word count for this assignment. Your essay must include an introduction and a conclusion.
References: Use appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. You should utilize at least two scholarly sources in addition to your textbook.
Please include running head/ header.
Please include a clear introduction and conclusion. All sections must have a heading.
References no more than 5 years old.
Discussion
For a patient to have an optimal outcome, it requires the expertise and cooperation of many individuals. Effective communication, collaboration, and teamwork are critical elements to the welfare of our patients.
For this discussion, consider the following:
•Identify key factors that enhance communication.
•Describe potential barriers to communication.
•Explore how communication can impact a patient’s experience both positively and negatively.
Discuss the Joint Commission’s stance on communication and identify tools that can be used to promote patient safety. What have you seen in professional practice? If you have not had the opportunity to witness this, what communication strategies could be used to enhance patient safety?
must be at least 150 words with at least one APA formatted reference througout the post and in the reference section.