4 Why is Collaborative Team-Based Care Needed?
“. . . learning is a continuous process. No matter what your level of experience, you can always improve your communication and collaboration skills in a professional context. It’s an essential part of teamwork and service to others.”
Amanda Wolfe, pharmacist
Collaborative team-based care can . . .
| Improve | Reduce |
|---|---|
| Communication | Client complications |
| Stress levels | Length of hospital stay |
| Flexibility in the workforce | Hospital admissions |
| Integration of specialist and holistic care | Tension, disagreements & conflict |
| Sense of teamwork | Staff turnover |
| Cooperation across organizations | Clinical error rates |
| Bridging of silos | Mortality rates |
| Efficient & effective delivery of care |