Module 1: Introduction & Overview of NP Role in LTC
1.6.5 Consultation and Collaboration
Consultation & collaboration is achieved by the APN through:
- Timely and appropriate consultation, referrals and collaboration with other health care providers
- Provide treatment recommendations in response to consultation requests or referrals
- Engage clients and other team members in resolving issues at the individual & organizational levels
- Consult & collaborate with health care team members and stakeholders to develop quality improvement & risk management strategies
- Work with others to gather & synthesize information on key health determinants
- Practice collaboratively and build effective coalitions & partnerships
- Apply theories related to group dynamics, roles & organizations
- Utilize theory to demonstrate knowledge and skill in communication, negotiation, conflict prevention, management & resolution, coalition building & change management
- Coordinate interprofessional, intraprofessional & intersectoral teams
- Identify the contribution of APNs within the health care team and among stakeholders[1]
- Canadian Nurses Association, 2019 ↵