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Practical Strategies for Implementing Evidence-Based Practice

Minority Nurse

Collaborate with a colleague, nurse leader, or interdisciplinary team member who can provide support and mentorship as you explore the evidence behind a clinical question. Have a common goal of the translation of evidence into clinical practice. Emphasize evaluation of the implementation process and continuous improvement.

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Why Good communication Matters in Healthcare

Practice Builders

So, quality medical practice involves the coordinated work of interdisciplinary teams and institutions. Why Great Communication in Healthcare is Necessary Effective communication in healthcare really saves lives, improves health, and changes patients’ attitudes towards the disease. Lets analyze.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Rama Walker

Minority Nurse

I was fascinated with the interdisciplinary team. During this time, I discovered my passion for being a clinician and developed a strong interest in understanding how everything worked together. I then went on to outpatient care and progressed there in my leadership journey.

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Teamwork Makes Every Nursing Team Better

Minority Nurse

In interdisciplinary teams or even working with patients, the chance for miscommunication is elevated, and sometimes an apology is necessary and the right thing to do. Take a step back and wait for things to deescalate, says Johnson, and then come from a place of humility. Own your mistakes,” Johnson says.

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Improving Health Outcomes and Bottom Lines Through Healthcare Navigation: A Comprehensive Guide

Guideway Care

Their interdisciplinary team includes clinical specialists like nurses, pharmacists, and dieticians, as well as non-clinicians such as social workers and care coordinators. This, in turn, leads to cost savings and improved health outcomes.

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University of Pennsylvania Announces New Tuition-free Program to Recruit, Train and Deploy Nurse Practitioners to Underserved Communities Across the U.S.

Minority Nurse

Nurse practitioners can also able to take on key leadership roles, from managing and operating walk-in or community clinics to leading interdisciplinary teams within health systems.

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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

Relias

Examples of care coordination may include structured meetings such as routine, formal case conferencing with the patient representative or a regularly scheduled, interdisciplinary team meeting to coordinate care, discuss goals, map out roles and responsibilities, and address any barriers preventing the patient from receiving services.

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