How does your facility promote interprofessional collaboration during times of patient transitions?

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Interprofessional Collaboration
Discussion
Purpose
This week’s graded topic relates to the following Course Outcome (CO).
· CO 7: Integrates the professional role of leader, teacher, communicator, and manager of care to plan cost-effective, quality healthcare to consumers in structured and unstructured settings. (PO 7)
 Discussion Questions
Planning for our patients during times of transitions (for example: hospital to home, home to rehabilitation facility) involves collaboration with a number of healthcare professionals. Please address the following questions:
· How does your facility promote interprofessional collaboration during times of patient transitions?
· What is the role of the nurse in patient transitions?
· What gaps can you identify in this process related to quality of care? (If you are not currently in practice, please use a previous role or clinical experience in your answers.)