Which of the following facilitates communication in interdisciplinary team (IDT) conferences?
a. Setting time limits on the discussion of each resident
b. Requiring that all members attend on time and are prepared
c. Writing the needed changes in the plan of care before the meeting
d. Inviting the family to meet with individual members of the team rather than coming to IDT meetings
B
Preparation and timeliness facilitate the communication process in IDT meetings. Response A is a poor choice because it is inflexible. If a resident's condition is changing, more time may be required to update the resident's plan of care. Response C is also a poor choice. The nurse is not taking advantage of the diverse resources of the IDT in planning care. The resident and family are part of the IDT. Response D is inappropriate. Discussing resident and family concerns with the whole IDT group avoids miscommunication and deals with problems in a timely manner.
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