Which competencies should the nurse follow to be an effective team member in interprofessional collaboration? (Select all that apply.)
a. Work to maintain a climate of mutual respect.
b. Use your role specific knowledge to address health care needs.
c. Apply relationship-building values and principles of team dynamics.
d. Use a top-down communication strategy.
e. Support a team approach to the maintenance of health.
A, B, C, E
Competencies needed for effective interprofessional collaboration include:
1 . Work with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values.
2 . Use the knowledge of one's own role and those of other professions to appropriately assess and address the health care needs of patients and populations served.
3 . Communicate with patients, families, communities and other health care professionals in a responsive and responsible manner that supports a team approach to the maintenance of health and treatment of disease.
4 . Apply relationship-building values and the principles of team dynamics to perform effectively in different team roles to plan and deliver patient- and population-centered care that is safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable.
Using a top-down communication strategy does not apply as a team approach, but is needed for interprofessional collaboration.
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