Summary:
Research has shown that multidisciplinary teamwork (sometimes referred to as cross-professional collaboration) proves to be more effective than care delivered through individual professional contributions. The team approach to patient care has many advantages, including better planning, more effective clinical services, services that are more responsive and patient focused, and reduced duplication and fragmentation of care. Healthcare professionals tend to be more satisfied in their roles when they engage in teamwork. This may be at least partly due to the fact that learning occurs through the exposure of team members to the skills of others from different disciplines. Stress levels of staff may be reduced, resulting in improved job satisfaction, higher motivation and better mental health. Better outcomes and a higher level of patient satisfaction with healthcare delivery result as well.
Objectives:
The goal of this program is to enhance social workers’ abilities to work with interdisciplinary teams. After you study the information presented here, you will be able to —
- List three advantages of the team approach to patient care.
- Describe nine characteristics or roles that team members can exhibit that enhance the functioning of the team.
- Describe the four dimensions of team self-management associated with team success.
Approval Information
Gannett Education, provider # 1203, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Gannett Education maintains responsibility for the program. Approval Period: February 15, 2010 to February 15, 2014. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.
Social workers participating in this course will receive 1.0 continuing education clock hour.
Gannett Education maintains responsibility for the program.
Course delivery format: Online
Audience
Social Workers
Social Work Practice Levels: Intermediate
Course Completion Requirements and Awarding Certificate
After reading the presentation, complete the course test online. With a score of 75% or better and completing the evaluation, you may immediately print your CE certificate of completion or save a pdf of it for your records. You may also request a copy to be sent to you by mail. If your score is less than the passing score of 75%, you may retake the test. In the event of loss, there is no charge for a replacement copy of a CE certificate.
Jurisdictional Requirements
Continuing education licensing requirements vary by jurisdiction, are not well defined, and may change. We recommend you contact your licensing board or accrediting organization for the latest continuing education requirements of your state or territory. To review state specific/jurisdictional continuing education requirements, click
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Accommodations for Disabilities
Every effort will be made to accommodate your special needs. To request accommodation; please contact the CE office at (800) 866-0919.
Grievance Procedure
Gannett Education is committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with accreditation agencies and boards. Gannett Education will comply with all responsibilities to be nondiscriminatory in activities, program content, and in treatment of participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of the Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming, and members of the continuing education division.
While Gannett Education attempts to assure fair treatment of all participants, we recognize grievances that may require intervention. Grievances are handled in the following manner:
When a participant, either orally or in written format, files a grievance, the Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming, will evaluate the nature of the complaint. If it is meritorious, the Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming, will instruct the staff to implement any necessary changes in the course. The complainant will receive a response from the Executive Vice President, Gannett Education, Global Programming, or designated staff within 5 working days.
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