Author Question: The nurse manager is reviewing the collaboration continuum in preparation for presenting this ... (Read 34 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The nurse manager is reviewing the collaboration continuum in preparation for presenting this information during a staff meeting. In which order, from lowest to highest, should the manager explain this continuum?

1. Referral
2. Consultation
3. Coordination
4. Co-management
5. Parallel functioning
6. Information exchange
7. Parallel communication

Question 2

The staff development trainer is preparing material as part of a teambuilding seminar. What should the trainer include in the teaching material? (Select all that apply.)

1. Importance of setting goals
2. Honoring individual talents
3. Strategies to support group cohesion
4. Methods to ensure good communication
5. Reviewing structure, process, and outcomes

Shshxj · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 7, 5, 6, 3, 2, 4, 1

In the collaboration continuum the lowest level begins with parallel communication, then moves to parallel functioning, information exchange, coordination, consultation, co-management, and ends with the highest level of referral.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4

Characteristics that provide the foundation for effective healthcare teams include a common purpose, measurable goals, effective leadership, effective communication, good cohesion, and mutual respect. Structure, process, and outcomes are the elements within the Donabedian Model of measuring healthcare system performance.