IPCP&IPE.M5.Teams and Teamworks

Interprofessional collaborative practice is not only a national issue but was also identified as a priority by the World Health Organization in 2010.

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Which of the following is the essential characteristics of a Healthcare Team?

• Having clear, shared objectives

• Working closely and interdependently

• reflecting, which means the team meets regularly and review it effectiveness

• All of the above

It is a group with a specific task or tasks, and accomplishment of which requires the interdependent and collaborative efforts of its members.

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One key difference between a healthcare team and a group of providers delivering care is intentional collaboration.

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A group of healthcare personnel cannot be called teams, whether or not they collaborate in providing care.

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To engage the healthcare team better, there is a need for a team development for them to be more committed to the overall success of the team in providing optimal patient outcomes.

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Even without any engagement among the healthcare team members they can build trusting relationship that can help create an atmosphere of respect for all member's contributions.

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Providing employee development activities on topics such as communication, relationship building, and conflict resolution fosters interpersonal skills needed for collaboration.

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Heterogenous groups share similar values, views and beliefs.

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Difference perspectives among the members can also lead to a wider range of solutions in providing patient-centered care.

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• FALSE