(AHRQ).

Assessment Objectives

  1. This test assesses your capacity to:
  2. Differentiate a patient safety problem that involves interdisciplinary collaboration.
  3. Encourage a plan to address the problem employing proof based practice.
  4. Consider the role of communication and teamwork within healthcare environments. 

Step-by-Step Guide to Completing NURS FPX 6412 Assessment 4

Stage 1: Recognize a Patient Safety Issue

Select a safety problem which involves input from different disciplines.

Example Issue:

Medication errors in a hospital environment.

Stage 2: Analyze the Issue Using Proof Based Frameworks

Assess the causes and consequences of the safety problem and acknowledge the role of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Underlying driver Analysis (RCA):

Problem: Medication errors are producing negative patient outcomes.

Contributing Factors:

Serendipitous communication among doctors, pharmacists, and nurses.

Absence of standardized protocol for medication dispensing.

Insufficient use of innovation, i.e., electronic health records (EHRs).

Evidence: Research indicates that 60% of medication errors can be averted by improving communication and standard methodology (Journal of Patient Safety)).

Stage 3: Foster an Interdisciplinary Collaboration Plan

Develop a plan to solve the safety problem through teamwork and communication.

Plan for Diminishing Prescription Bumbles:

  1. Group Based Approach:
  1. Standardized Conventions:
  1. Innovation Integration:
  1. Training and Education:

Provide interdisciplinary training on best practices in medication safety.

Focus simulation exercises on further developing teamwork and communication.

Framework in Action: Implement the TeamSTEPPS® model to promote team performance and patient safety.

Stage 4: Ponder the Job of Teamwork and Communication

Assess the effect of your plan on patient safety and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Reflection for Drug Safety Plan: