Question

Week 3: Discussion Question 1 - The Importance of Teams in Healthcare

Discussion Prompt

Team members through “collaboration implies the capacity to have team members work well together, deliberate, purposeful, and decide and act in ways that are in the best interests of both the patient and the team” (Weberg, Mangold, Porter-O’Grady, & Malloch, 2019, p 269).

In your experience, discuss a team that you worked on, either as part of a special project or a regular nursing position. State what went well, what did not go so well, what changes would you have made knowing what you do now about the importance of teamwork and all of the components that make up working with a successful team. Provide details, examples and use two supporting references.

Expectations

Initial Post:

• Due: Thursday, 11:59 pm PT
• Length: 150 - 250 Words
• A minimum of 2 references (not older than 5 years) with corresponding in text citations using APA format

Answer 1

I have worked as a team member as my regular nursing position immediately after surgery,(in post operative ICU .There we should work as team to receive a patient from OT with ventilator,Hemodynamic monitoring lines,drains,invasive tubings.As asingle nurse can't able to make arrangements and not able to receive patient alone.A team of 4 members quickly perform all procedures like ventilator settings ,fluid administration and medication administration,arranging drains sets,ready with hemodynamic monitor ,so as quick as possible patient care is going to complete, patients recovery improve.As am biggienr team work in icu helped me to improve my work skills ,team members with different knowledge and skills helps us to develop work knowledge.

Drawback of team work when there is conflicts occur due to different qualifications and experience .If team leader was effective in her communication work knowledge no conflicts arises.

Importance of team work : Team work I is important and essential in order to accomplish the overall objectives and goals of an organization.Team work motivates unity in the work place.A team work environment promotes an atmosphere that fosters friendship and loyalty.These close knit relationship motivate employees in parallel and align them to work harder,cooperate and be supportive of one another.Individuals possess diverse talents,weakness,communication skills,strengths,and habits.Team work creates environment where employees become focused on promoting their own achievements and competing against their fellow colleagues.

Teamwork offers differing perspectives and feed back .Effective teams also allow the initiative to innovate,in turn creating a competitive edges to accomplish goals and objectives .sharing different opinions and experience strengthens accountability and can help make effective decisions faster than when done alone.

Team work provides improved efficiency and productivity.

Team work provides great learning opportunities.

Team work promotes workplace synergy.

Reference : 5 important reasons why teamwork matters by shada wehebe,published on march2017