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Communication Among Interdisciplinary Teams

Communication Among Interdisciplinary Teams. Rose Shandrow Franciscan Health System August 7, 2008. Objectives. To affirm the need for communicating effectively with interdisciplinary team members To highlight communication challenges To identify communication strategies and processes.

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Communication Among Interdisciplinary Teams

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  1. Communication Among Interdisciplinary Teams Rose Shandrow Franciscan Health System August 7, 2008

  2. Objectives • To affirm the need for communicating effectively with interdisciplinary team members • To highlight communication challenges • To identify communication strategies and processes

  3. Necessity of Communication Spirit Spirit Spirit Mind Body Mind Body

  4. Necessity of Communication • To show how tending to the spiritual care needs of the person is valuable in the healing process. • To articulate the value of the work of chaplains in a way that is understood by corporate thinkers and by other disciplinary team members. • To articulate how the role of chaplains is integral in the operations of the institutions

  5. Communication Challenges • “Spiritual Care” is intangible and is challenging to describe. • Different understanding/interpretations/perspective of the role of chaplains • Lack of common language • Attitudes

  6. FHS Spiritual Care Performance Improvement Project • Phase I: When chaplains are called to provide assistance, what needs are they asked to address? • Phase II: What specific functions do chaplains perform to address these needs? • Phase III: What are the observable outcomes resulting from the chaplain function? • Result: Spiritual Assessment Framework

  7. Spiritual Assessment Form What are the needs? What did we provide? What is the plan of care?

  8. Pastoral Care EncountersDepartment Able to identify the workload of the chaplains

  9. Types of Referrals

  10. Spiritual Care Needs Addressed

  11. Types of Functions to Address Needs

  12. Types of Functions to Address Needs

  13. Types of Functions to Address Needs

  14. Types of Functions to Address Needs

  15. Spiritual Care NeedsClinical Area

  16. Spiritual Care NeedsStaff

  17. 7 - Prior Grief Major past loss being currently grieved 18

  18. 7. Prior Grief Function Desired Outcomes • Mentions previous loss • Expresses emotion • Receives validation • Shares reminiscences • Cries while talking about the lost loved one • Receives referral for further grief assistance • Expresses greater hope Grief Counseling 19

  19. Grief Counseling Outcomes(%)

  20. Clinical activities Multidisciplinary concept Spiritual Assessment Emotional support Loss & Adjustment support Religious/Spiritual support Advocacy/Referrals/Ethics Measurements Mission related activities Para-liturgical ceremonies Blessing Rites Memorials for Staff CHI Feast Days Staff support Care for Caregivers Healthy U Reflections Cornerstone Employee Assistance Committees Diversity Committee Plan of Care Committee Disaster Preparedness Committee Ethics Committee Process Improvement Teams Presentations Community Support Parent Support Group-Memorial Service Deanery Relationships Archdiocesan relationships Spiritual Care and Mission Integration at Franciscan Health System

  21. Communication Techniques • Define terms • Document services rendered • Define roles and responsibilities • Distinguish between direct care giver and educator • Make rounds • Use metrics to reflect opportunities for collaboration • Integrate with Mission

  22. Questions?

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