Interprofessional Collaboration

Discussion: Interprofessional Collaboration
American Nurses Association. (2015). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice (3rd ed.). Silver Spring, MD:
Author.
Standards of Practice (Standards 5A, 5B, & 6); Standards of Professional Performance (Standards 7, 8, & 10)
Discussion
Planning for our patients during times of transitions (for example hospital to home, home to rehabilitation
facility) involves collaboration with a number of healthcare professionals.
Please address the following questions:
***How does your facility promote interprofessional collaboration during times of patient transitions?
***What is the role of the nurse in inpatient transitions?
***What gaps can you identify in this process related to the quality of care? (If you are not currently in practice,
please use a previous role or clinical experience in your answers.)
Required Article
Patel, P. C., Panzera, A., DeNigris, J., Dunn, R., Chabot, J., & Conners, S. (2011). Evidence-based practice and a nursing journal club: An equation for positive patient outcomes and nursing empowerment. Journal for
Nurses in Staff Development, 27(5), 227-230.