Teamwork is critical in the healthcare system today because:
1.
health maintenance organizations and insurance companies require teamwork.
2.
teams can address the diversity in care, as well as plan and process additional needs.
3.
teamwork is required by the Nurse Practice Act.
4.
teams are required by most healthcare regulatory agencies.
ANS: 2
One nurse or caregiver cannot meet the many complex needs of today's healthcare recipients. Teams have the ability to provide for the diversity in care, as well as plan and process additional needs.
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