Research various teams within a health care facility in your community and the communication methods the facility uses among these teams.
Suggest the major reasons why a well-integrated communication process is important for the performance of any organization and the major reasons why such a process is particularly important in health care organizations.
Support your response with a detailed example of communication methods used within the researched health care facility in your community.
Organizational Communication
Here are some of the teams within a health care facility in my community and the communication methods the facility uses among these teams:
- Nursing teams: Nursing teams communicate with each other through face-to-face conversations, phone calls, email, and electronic medical records (EMRs). They also use a variety of communication tools, such as whiteboards, charts, and checklists.
- Physician teams: Physician teams communicate with each other through face-to-face conversations, phone calls, email, and EMRs. They also use a variety of communication tools, such as whiteboards, charts, and checklists.
- Rehabilitation teams: Rehabilitation teams communicate with each other through face-to-face conversations, phone calls, email, and EMRs. They also use a variety of communication tools, such as whiteboards, charts, and checklists.
- Social work teams: Social work teams communicate with each other through face-to-face conversations, phone calls, email, and EMRs. They also use a variety of communication tools, such as whiteboards, charts, and checklists.
- Administration teams: Administration teams communicate with each other through face-to-face conversations, phone calls, email, and EMRs. They also use a variety of communication tools, such as whiteboards, charts, and checklists.
- The electronic medical record (EMR): The EMR is a central repository of patient information that is used by all members of the health care team. This allows everyone to have access to the same information, which can help to improve communication and coordination of care.
- To improve patient safety: By ensuring that everyone is on the same page about a patient's care, we can help to prevent errors and improve patient outcomes.
- To reduce costs: By improving communication and coordination, we can reduce the need for duplicate tests and procedures, which can save money.
- To improve staff morale: When staff feel like they are part of a team and that their communication is valued, they are more likely to be satisfied with their jobs.