Hospitals focus on nurse-doctor teamwork to reduce errors
Hospitals are implementing a handful of initiatives to reduce medical errors and avoid missed or delayed diagnosis. Abington Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia is ensuring that both a nurse and a doctor will see patients jointly, while Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston has implemented a "trigger system" that checks five vital signs during triage. Sixteen hospitals participating in a project by Crico/RMF Strategies will organize emergency departments into different areas, among other strategies, to boost nurse-doctor communication. The Wall Street Journal (tiered subscription model) (5/10)
Workplace bullying hurts morale -- and patientsThough most doctors act with respect for other hospital staff, bullying is not unheard of, and it can be passed down to the rest of the organization, oncology nurse Theresa Brown writes. Being insulted by a fellow provider reinforces a false stereotype of nurses and creates a negative workplace environment that in turn affects patient care, she writes. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)
Two different articles relating to various problems that can only be repaired through nursing autonomy, respect, and collaborative practice. Workplace bullying is Ludicrous in 2011.
We are professionals and the teamwork we have given freely for decades, is only now truly recognized by the majority as a significant contributor to the care that patient's receive.
Nurse-Doctor Teamwork is the past, present and future.
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