Organizational Care Goals for Interprofessionals

Posted: April 4th, 2019

Organizational Care Goals for Interprofessionals

Reflect on the specific care goals in your organization. Think about how they are measured, monitored, and discussed with interprofessional team members. In addition, in your organization, how are goals to improve care chosen, and how do interprofessional team members collaborate in the setting, monitoring, and achievement of goals? For this discussion, consider the following and be sure to follow the requirements for initial postings found in the Faculty Expectations Message (FEM): Identify specific care goals in your organization. What guidelines does the organization follow to determine and measure patient outcomes and care goals? How do interprofessional team members participate and collaborate in the setting, monitoring, and achievement of patient goals? How do interprofessional team members effect change in the organization within the context of a specific outcome measure?

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Specific care goals in an organization can vary depending on the healthcare setting, specialty, and patient population. Some common care goals might include improving patient outcomes, reducing hospital readmissions, enhancing patient satisfaction, promoting patient safety, and optimizing care coordination.

To determine and measure patient outcomes and care goals, organizations often follow evidence-based guidelines and quality improvement initiatives. These guidelines are developed based on research, clinical expertise, and patient preferences. Organizations may also utilize standardized outcome measures and performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of care. These measures can include clinical outcomes, patient-reported outcomes, and process metrics.

Interprofessional team members, including healthcare professionals from various disciplines (such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, etc.), play a vital role in setting, monitoring, and achieving patient goals. Collaboration among team members fosters a holistic and coordinated approach to patient care. Interprofessional collaboration can occur through regular team meetings, care conferences, case discussions, and care planning sessions.

In the context of goal setting, interprofessional team members contribute their expertise and perspectives to establish realistic and patient-centered goals. They consider the unique needs and preferences of each patient and collaborate to develop a comprehensive care plan. During the monitoring phase, team members communicate regularly, sharing updates on patient progress, addressing any challenges, and adjusting the care plan as necessary.

Interprofessional team members can also effect change within the organization by leveraging their diverse skills and knowledge. They can collaborate on quality improvement projects, participate in committees or task forces, and provide feedback on policies and procedures. By actively engaging in these activities, they can contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based practices, protocols, and guidelines to improve patient care.

Overall, effective interprofessional collaboration and communication are essential for achieving organizational care goals. By working together, interprofessional teams can enhance patient outcomes, improve care quality, and promote a patient-centered approach in healthcare delivery.