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“Teamwork for Inter-Professional Practice”

“Table of Contents”
Introduction...................................................................................................................2

Conclusion....................................................................................................................7

References...................................................................................................................9

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Introduction
In the course of this paper, we will investigate the interrelated ideas of
leadership, cooperation, and communication in relation to the provision of high-
quality treatment within the framework of interprofessional practice. In this article, we
will analyse the case of a male patient who was 43 years old and had been
diagnosed with diabetes as well as a paranoid personality disorder (PPD), which led
to him constantly filing complaints and wanting reassurance from the nursing staff.
Both of these conditions were causing him to act irrationally. The patient stated that
he is in good health and has no desire in putting potentially hazardous drugs into his
body, therefore he denied the prescription that was offered to him (Campbell, et al.,
2021). The full article discusses how the author's skills in management and
leadership resulted in the patient obtaining exceptional care that was also innovative
and supported by evidence. This care was provided because of the author's efforts.

The capacity of a healthcare institution to provide services to patients and the

local community in a manner that is appropriate and effective, efficient and
sustainable, and equitable is contingent on the management and leadership skills of
the institution's staff. Nevertheless, despite the fact that the terms "leadership" and
"management" are sometimes used interchangeably, there is a significant gap
between what they signify in practise and the skills, attitudes, and behaviours that
are required to effectively execute either one. If a healthcare organisation wishes to
increase its performance, it must first ensure that it possesses both strong leadership
and effective management. In this regard, it is the responsibility of leaders to
understand what their organisations are capable of accomplishing, to communicate
this vision to the members of their teams, and to devise strategies for completing the
task at hand (Fowler, et al., 2020). In addition to this, they are responsible for
instilling confidence in the people working under them and providing any assistance
that may be required to realise the objective. On the other hand, it is the
responsibility of managers to ensure that all available resources are utilised in the
most effective manner possible in order to achieve maximum efficiency.

In light of these facts, the management of a healthcare facility will take the
necessary precautions to ensure that the nurses and other members of the medical
staff working there have been given sufficient training to handle any unanticipated

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issues that may arise in the course of their normal work. For instance, if a patient is
admitted to a mental facility and has a history of behaving violently or aggressively in
the past, the administration of the mental facility should make sure that the nursing
staff has the training and experience necessary to prevent the patient from suffering
additional harm while they are under their care. On the other hand, leaders have the
responsibility to steer their teams in the proper direction and urge them to work
together for the benefit of patients by ensuring that the care they receive is both
efficient and safe (Layne, et al., 2020). An individual who is employed as a nursing
associate provides assistance to registered nurses with everyday chores, which
enables the RNs to concentrate on providing more complex clinical care. In a wide
variety of medical and social care settings, nursing assistants engage in patient care
interactions with people of all ages. After becoming registered nurses, individuals
who have gained experience in the workforce are better prepared to handle
increasingly challenging situations.

The combined effort of health care practitioners hailing from a range of

disciplines to satisfy the requirements of patients, caregivers, families, communities,
and one another is referred to as "inter-professional practise." Serving the patients
and making strides toward improving the health of the community should be the
focus of any meeting of these medical experts. In order to improve the quality of life
of a patient, it takes the collaborative efforts of a number of individuals coming from a
variety of educational and occupational backgrounds, as well as a member of the
patient's immediate or extended family. If one wants to be successful in life, they
need to have great skills in communication, leadership, and teamwork (King, et al.,
2021). These are the three most important skills. The essence of teamwork is
collaboration amongst members of a group who are all working toward achieving the
same objective. It is essential to keep in mind that individuals have different degrees
of mental prowess and approach their work in a variety of different ways. People are
more likely to think of novel solutions to issues when they discuss them with one
another and share their thoughts with others. When a group of people work together
toward a similar objective, it helps to create collaboration and harmony among the
members of the group (Welch., 2022). If there are a lot of individuals in the area,
they will be able to divide up the job in a way that will be more productive than if
each person did their own thing.

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People are able to pick up new information and ideas from one another,
which they can then put to use in the real world and raise their chances of
succeeding in doing so. This is beneficial for both personal development and
professional advancement. One feels a sense of success and satisfaction when a
task is finished to perfection and when everyone has contributed what they were
able to do. Because of the large number of people involved, the workload is
distributed evenly, and the amount of stress experienced is relatively minimal.
People become closer to one another as they collaborate on a project because they
have more opportunities to chat to one another and find out more about one another
(Fowler, et al., 2020). They will learn about each other's limitations and come to learn
how to accept one another for who they are as a result of working together, which
will result in the formation of a deep bond between them. The members of a
successful team have gained the ability to trust one another as a direct result of their
participation in an endeavour that is cohesive.

When nurses collaborate, they have a greater chance of spotting one

another's errors and helping to correct them. This contributes significantly to the
reduction of the overall number of medical and nursing errors that occur in a clinical
setting. Patients will be pleased with the therapy they receive, and with the
assistance of the proper medication and the attention they receive, their health will
improve (Layne, et al., 2020). Patients will be delighted with the treatment they
receive. When a patient is ill, it is critical to have someone stay with them and take
care of them during their recovery. Therefore, successful collaboration among
nurses is essential to the achievement of the goal set by a nursing team to improve
the overall health of a patient.

Before making any form of healthcare decision, the facility where the incident
occurred uses a democratic style of leadership. We place a premium on building and
maintaining meaningful connections, and we look to our leaders to inspire us to
achieve our goals. My organization's response to a patient emergency was driven by
a combination of democratic processes, teamwork, and a transformative style of
leadership. When a nurse was making her rounds and checking in on patients, she
heard a loud voice in the patient's room. Prior to his mother explaining that he is
afraid of drugs and did not want any nurse to go closer to him despite his severe
condition, she had no idea why he was screaming. The nurse called for assistance

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promptly, alerting the head nurse and other members of the nursing team. The
ward's charge nurse and a team of nurses were there quickly to calm things down.
The scenario was initially handled by "directing" the staff nurses to check the
patient's physical and mental health while the charge nurse reassured him of his
eventual recovery (Welch., 2022). Research showed that the patient's health was
rapidly worsening due to her refusal to prescribe medication for his paranoid
personality condition.

The doctor talked to the patient and his mother about the significance of
taking their medication as prescribed. If the patient keeps taking his own medication
as directed, he will be able to leave the hospital and resume his regular life. The
patient was encouraged and their rehabilitation was aided by the fact that noticeable
improvements in their health status occurred rather quickly thanks to this. The
charge nurse in this situation used democratic principles by consulting with a variety
of specialists to choose the best course of treatment for the patient. Healthcare
decision-making is improved through group consensus when led in a democratic
fashion (Fowler, et al., 2020). In a similar vein, healthcare providers have an
unrivalled position as patient champions. Helping a patient make an educated
healthcare decision is a type of motivation that is highly valued in transformational
leadership, and being an advocate suggests that you are a leader. A good leader is
one who upholds professional standards and treats their patients with respect.
Currently, the 6Cs are the cornerstone of nursing's compassionate approach to care.
The paranoia of this patient could make his case more difficult to handle (Jones.,
2019). Nonetheless, nurses still required the core 6Cs competencies, especially
compassion, to treat patients with kindness, dignity, and understanding.

With the help of their courage, nurses were able to raise patient safety
concerns and encourage patients to take their medications as prescribed. They
would need that kind of dedication to give their patients the greatest possible
direction and treatment. Ideas from theory being developed & linked directly towards
the critical incident through an examination and evaluation of the professional values
necessary for a nurse to engage in safe practise while also upholding the dignity,
compassion, and rights of both patients and staff. No of your job title or where you
provide care, professionalism requires you to set a good example by always
prioritising the needs of the individuals in your charge. This is the key that unlocks

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the door to harmony between theory and practise. Human rights have been actively
promoted and protected in every procedure through the implementation of a variety
of measures. In terms of ethics and human rights, nurses are indispensable. In
today's healthcare environment, nurses must demonstrate both a keen awareness of
their own learning and of the principles and standards to which they aspire ( King, et
al., 2021). Achieving this standard of care would be impossible without a
commitment to the highest ethical standards of the healthcare profession. According
to nurses, patient confidentiality, fulfilling the health needs of a culturally varied
population, protecting patients' right to privacy, accepting responsibility, and being
accountable for one's own practise are the most important aspects of the nursing
profession.

Professionalism is a highly valued aspect of nursing care. Care that is both

competent and morally sound results from an in-depth understanding of these
values. When nurses treat their patients with respect, they earn their trust, which
leads to better care and happier patients. Empathetic nursing care is in the patient's
best interest since it takes into account the nurse's understanding of the patient's
experience of pain and suffering. In addition, the legislation specifies the duties of
employers and protects the health and safety of their employees. Essentially, it helps
keep the lines of communication open between the personnel, the patients, and the
patients' loved ones (Layne, et al., 2020). The underlying concepts of caring and
compassion are articulated clearly by NMC. Effective coordination is required, along
with the ability to effectively communicate with others, think critically, and take the
initiative.

Conclusion
The patient's medical, mental health, and social needs should all be
addressed through a joint response based on this assessment. The nurse's priorities
in caring for a client with a personality disorder include making them feel secure,
reassuring them, and helping them learn the skills they need to function
independently. The professional conduct of nurses requires them to be unwavering
in their application of these restrictions and their employment of constructive
alternatives to punishment in doing so. Ethical nursing practise also requires an
awareness of the nurse's own convictions and principles. The patient needs to be

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comforted and encouraged as He undergoes hallucinatory experiences. Evidence

and competence-based assessment should guide a nurse's decision-making. It
shouldn't happen at the same time as the patient's claims. In sum, in order to deliver
a high-quality experience to a sensitive patient like him, nurses need to be
knowledgeable about paranoia symptoms as well as non-therapeutic and therapeutic
treatment alternatives.

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References
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Fowler, T., Garr, D., Mager, N.D.P. and Stanley, J., 2020. Enhancing primary care
and preventive services through Interprofessional practice and
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Jones, N.P., 2019. The 6Cs. Learning to care: the nursing associate. London:
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Layne, D., Campbell, A.R., Scott, E. and Wei, H., 2020. Interventions to promote
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Welch, K., 2022. Effective Communication for Nursing Associates. SAGE.