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A joint practice council in action.

N A Brunner, L E Singer

The Journal of Nursing Administration

|February 1, 1979

Summary

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A joint nurse-physician council was established to improve communication and collaboration between nurses and physicians. Key factors for success included clear goals, open communication, and equal representation, leading to a shift towards proactive change implementation.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare Management
Interprofessional Collaboration
Nursing and Medical Practice

Background:

The need for effective communication and collaboration between nurses and physicians is crucial for quality patient care.
Existing models for interprofessional dialogue often lack structured frameworks for addressing practice issues.
The National Joint Practice Commission provided recommendations for improving nurse-physician collaboration.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a nurse/physician joint practice council at a community hospital.
To create a dedicated forum for dialogue on professional roles and practice challenges.
To evaluate the critical elements contributing to the council's success and evolving function.

Main Methods:

Development of a joint practice council modeled after the National Joint Practice Commission.

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Implementation of clear objectives and communication strategies.

Ensuring equal representation and utilization of resource persons.

Main Results:

The council provided a successful forum for nurse-physician dialogue.
Key success factors included clear objectives, good communication, and equal representation.
The council's focus shifted from conflict resolution to planning and implementing change.

Conclusions:

Joint practice councils are effective in facilitating nurse-physician communication and collaboration.
Structured interprofessional forums can evolve to become proactive agents of change in healthcare settings.
Equal representation and clear objectives are vital for the success of such collaborative initiatives.