Breaking communication silos: Fostering inter-professional practice and collaboration

12^th Nursing and Healthcare Congress

October 03-05, 2016 Vancouver, Canada

Lauren Boardman

College of Coastal Georgia, USA

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Nurs Care

Abstract :

Education of healthcare professionals is bound by tradition. Professional silos are often the culprit of preventing students from experiencing practice as members of an interprofessional team. Research suggests a collaborative approach to educating future healthcare team members. The accuracy in which practitioners communicate client information in a rapid-paced environment cannot be overlooked in education curriculum. The Institute of Medicine (IOM), the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN), and the Interprofessional Education Collaborative Panel provide guidelines for education and practice supporting the use of collaboration and the need for effective communication among disciplines. Faculty plays a pivotal role in transitioning students into collaborative practice. Just as parents� model desired behavior, faculty is responsible for exhibiting the elements of interprofessional communication and collaborative practice. Shared learning with students from healthcare disciplines should be implemented throughout educational curriculum. Shared learning affords students the opportunity for interdisciplinary participation, promotes role appreciation, and opens lines of communication. Creating a culture of collaborative practice through shared learning enriches student education and affords faculty the opportunity to demonstrate critical skills necessary to be an effective member of the healthcare team.

Biography :

Email: lboardman@duq.edu