The administrative staff has brainstormed for ideas on creating a more collaborative environment in the healthcare agency. Which idea would be the best to develop further?
1. Develop a plan to help members of each profession more completely understand the impact of their own work.
2. Institute collaborative strategies quietly and in a stealthy manner.
3. Hold education sessions regarding collaboration for each department.
4. Emphasize the fact that no one profession has all of the necessary skills to provide all care.
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Explanation: 1. This idea is focused on an individual profession, not on collaboration among disciplines.
2. It would be better to be very public and upfront about the initiative.
3. This idea focuses on the individual department, not on collaboration.
4. This is the best idea offered. Collaboration requires acceptance that one's own profession does not have all the answers or skills and that it takes many different professions to provide patient-centered care.
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