Objectives: Upon completion of this 
     session, the participant will be able to…
     • Discuss the elements of collaborative 
       practice.
     • Identify the need for and importance of 
       collaboration and interdisciplinary teams.
     • Describe the different types of teams.
              Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing  
                     Grant #D62HP06858
     Definition of Teams 
     “A team is a small number of people with 
       complementary skills who are committed 
       to a common purpose, performance 
       goals, and approach for which they are 
       mutually accountable.” Katzenbach & 
       Smith, 1993
     “A team is a group of people working 
       together towards a common goal.” Team 
       Technology, 1995-2006
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                   Nursing  Grant #D62HP06858
     Purpose of Teams 
     To achieve results with patients that 
       individuals within the team can not 
       achieve in isolation.
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                    Nursing  Grant #D62HP06858
    Collaboration is a process of 
    shared.. 
      • Planning                • Accountability
      • Decision making         • Responsibility…in 
                                  the care of the 
                                  patient
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                        Grant #D62HP06858
     Collaborative Practice requires:
     • Effective communication
     • Trust
     • Mutual respect
     • Understanding of each other’s skills
     • Efficiency
     • Good use of resources
     • Appropriate referrals
     • Establishment of expected outcomes
               Supported by DHHS/HRSA/BHPr/Division of Nursing  
                      Grant #D62HP06858