NURS-FPX 4010 Leading People, Processes, and Organizations in Interprofessional Practice

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Collaboration and Leadership Reflection Video

Good morning everybody, here is _______ speaking, welcoming you to my collaboration and leadership reflection video based on interprofessional collaboration, providing insight of self evaluation and growth in interprofessional practice. The objectives of the video presentation are given below.

• Reflect on an interdisciplinary collaboration experience, noting ways in which it was successful and unsuccessful in achieving desired outcome.
• Identify how poor collaboration can result in inefficient management of human and financial resources.
• Identify best-practice leadership strategies from the literature that would improve an interdisciplinary team’s ability to achieve its goals.
• Identify best-practice interdisciplinary collaboration strategies to help a team achieve its goals and work together 

NURS FPX 4010 Assessment 1 – Collaboration and Leadership Reflection Video

Now I will share my personal experience of collaboration where working alongside Mr. Smith as a registered nurse, I played a pivotal role in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. My primary responsibility involved coordinating his care, as I spent the most time with him, closely monitoring his vital signs, medication, and symptoms. This collaborative effort entailed regular morning meetings with the entire team, during which I provided updates on Mr. Smith’s condition, ensuring that everyone had a synchronized understanding of his situation. To ensure seamless and diligent treatment, I collaborated closely with the pulmonologist and infectious diseases specialist, combining and following their respective treatment plans. Working alongside the physiotherapist, we established a routine for regular respiratory exercises. Additionally, I kept the nutritionist informed about Mr. Smith’s dietary preferences and restrictions, which were influenced by his medication, enabling them to customize his diet plan accordingly. Furthermore, I regularly updated the social worker about the anticipated discharge date, allowing them to arrange appropriate home support.

This multifaceted collaboration proved highly effective in devising a comprehensive care plan for Mr. Smith, successfully addressing multiple healthcare aspects simultaneously to optimize his well-being. However, it is essential to acknowledge that managing differing perspectives from various team members occasionally led to mild disputes concerning the approach to be adopted for Mr. Smith’s treatment. In an ideal scenario, the interdisciplinary meetings would have been designed to facilitate building a consensus on the treatment plan, respecting the expertise of each team member. There should have also been a well-defined protocol for conflict management, taking into account the sensitivity of patient care. Lastly, a formalized method of collecting and disseminating information amongst the team members should have been in place to ensure accuracy and timeliness. Despite these challenges, the collaborative interdisciplinary approach we adopted significantly contributed to the improvement of Mr. Smith’s health outcome. It showcased the effectiveness of working together as a team, pooling our knowledge and skills to provide the best possible care for our patient.

Reflection on an Interdisciplinary Collaboration Experience

Upon reflection of the clinical situation involving Mr. Smith, one of the key achievements was successfully integrating diverse perspectives from each member of the interdisciplinary team. This accomplishment ensured that Mr. Smith received comprehensive, individualized care from experts who recognized and respected each other’s specialized knowledge. The collaboration between myself and the interdisciplinary team allowed for the optimization of Mr. Smith’s care plan, resulting in improved efficiency, minimized duplication, and a heightened focus on meeting the patient’s needs.

However, there were certain areas that presented challenges and offered opportunities for improvement. Specifically, communication between team members occasionally proved inefficient, leading to delays and misunderstandings. For instance, the initiation of physiotherapy experienced delays due to confusion over the appropriate timing, potentially impeding Mr. Smith’s recovery process. Additionally, changes in medication were not consistently communicated to the nutritionist, leading to discrepancies in dietary recommendations. To enhance collaboration, it is essential to implement structured communication strategies, such as regular huddles or meetings to discuss care plans and pa