Question

Jacob has recently been employed at NewSky Services, a not-for-profit provider of disability support services in the local community. The service is overstretched in terms of funding, staff and resources, and there is a waiting list of people wanting assistance. Jacob is meeting with Margot, his manager, to discuss a new way to improve the organisation’s performance. Margot: ‘Thanks for meeting me, Jacob,’ Margot smiles. They both take out notepads, pens and laptops to take notes. Jacob: ‘No problem. How can I help?’ Margot: ‘That’s the question. I know you previously worked in a larger organisation and I was hoping to draw on that experience. I’d like to put you in charge of evaluating our collaborative practices and networks. I’m sure that there are a lot of opportunities that we’re not making the most of in our current practices.’ Jacob: ‘Great! In my induction package I noticed that we don’t work very closely with other organisations at the moment. I’m sure that there are a lot of opportunities that we can generate with other services. What focus did you have in mind?’ Margot: ‘That’s exactly what I’ve been thinking. I think that we’re under-participating in industry networks. There’s a lot to be gained by collaborating with other individuals and groups, both for the organisation as a whole, for us as workers and for the people that we provide services to. First, I’d like you to evaluate our current collaborations and networking actions, and put together a report for me. I think we need a clear understanding of where we’re at and what needs to be improved. How does that sound?’

2. Provide two benefits of networking and collaboration for people with support needs that Jacob might identify. (Approx. 10 words that you may present in a bullet list if you wish).

Answer 1

Collaboration means people are working together in order to achieve a common goal and networking means people interact with others in order to share information to achieve a common goal

Jacob recently joined at new sky service which is non- profit provider of service disability support services in the communities. This service is over stretched with resources, staff, funding and there is a line a patient who needs care and assistance. Jacob has discussed with his manager about collaboration and networking with other people. Therefore Jacob mentioned regarding collaborating with other groups and individuals thereby collaboration and network help improve services for people with support needs

        The two benefits are being received by the patient with disability after collaboration and networks

· By collaboration, it improves coordination services among individuals, and groups and referring the services users to other groups who support them effectively

·   By collaboration and networking, patient can get a range of services in an efficient and better way. It helps to improve quality and consistency of care and provides care with greater responsibility.

Newsky service is a nonprofit organization therefore it gets a few benefits such as to save costs, efficiency and use of skills and services and leader ship skills by collaboration. by colloboration with others and services, use of various and skills, patients get quality of services and referral system for patient who need it.