NURS-FPX4010:Strategies for Improving Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Clarion Court Skilled Nursing Facility is an excellent case study with evidence about enablers and barriers to interdisciplinary collaboration. The scenario highlights the need for competent leadership, characterized by transformational and visionary traits and qualities. Folkman et al. (2018) argued that the right leader understands change management and the relevance of buy-in in facilitating successful designing and implementation of new systems. The leader listens to everyone’s suggestions, organizes briefings, and create an open and transparent environment. Hussain et al. (2018) described a transformational leader as one who focuses more on employee satisfaction.

For Clarion Court Skilled Nursing Facility, a new leader will establish guidelines and standards for consulting the workforce and encouraging team-based functions across the facility. Clarion Court Skilled Nursing Facility could also benefit from a transformational leader who appreciates division of roles for adequate discussions about proposed changes and the framework for achieving successful outcomes. According to Errida and Lotfi (2021), meaningful change management requires excellent communication among leaders and the rest of the care team. The practice encourages openness, transparency, and trust required to make informed and mutually beneficial decisions. Effective communication also encourages cohesiveness, which is essential for discussing strategic priorities and dedicating time and energy to achieving the best outcomes.

As I conclude, this reflection is an excellent opportunity to understand challenges and improvements necessary to enhance the quality and safety of patient care. I had the chance to examine team roles and situations that require effective interdisciplinary collaboration. This task enabled me to visualize leadership approaches relevant for uniting different healthcare professionals and encouraging them to share unique perspectives about an issue. In this case, I am committed to embracing and practicing transformational leadership, which is ideal for inspiring a shared vision and encouraging interdisciplinary values. The reflecting nursing practice offers an opportunity to visualize gaps in the healthcare system and interventions necessary to deliver evidence-based and patient-centered services.

References

Errida, A., & Lotfi, B. (2021). The determinants of organizational change management success: Literature review and case study. International Journal of Engineering Business Management, 13, 1-13. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epdf/10.1177/18479790211016273

Folkman, A.K., Tveit, B., & Sverdrup, S. (2018). Leadership in interprofessional collaboration in health care. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 12, 97-107. https://www.dovepress.com/leadership-in-interprofessional-collaboration-in-health-care-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-JMDH#

Galutira, G.D. (2018). Theory of reflective practice in nursing. International Journal of Nursing Science, 8(3), 51-56. http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.nursing.20180803.02.html