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The Power of Alignment: Pioneering New Collaborations During Transformational Change
Mary Ann Christopher1, Rose Madden-Baer
1President of Christopher STH Consulting, 126 Sylvania Ave. Avon, NJ (Ms Christopher); Visiting Nurse Service of New York, (Madden-Baer).
Nursing Administration Quarterly
|June 8, 2015
Summary
Nurses can lead healthcare transformation by fostering collaboration across organizations and expertise to improve patient experience, health outcomes, and reduce costs, aligning with the Triple Aim goals.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Nursing Leadership
- Healthcare Collaboration
Background:
- Healthcare reform and the Triple Aim initiative emphasize enhancing patient experience, improving health outcomes, and reducing costs.
- Effective collaboration across healthcare, community organizations, and care continuum is crucial for achieving these goals.
- Nursing's core competency in collaboration positions nurses to lead these transformative efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline key areas for interprofessional and interorganizational collaboration in healthcare.
- To describe successful interventions developed by the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) in these collaborative areas.
- To highlight the role of nursing in driving the Triple Aim through strategic partnerships.
Main Methods:
- The article outlines three primary areas of collaboration: community organizing, transitional integration, and cross-population management.
- It details VNSNY's interventions, including partnerships with health, grassroots, and government agencies.
- Case examples illustrate partnerships with acute-care facilities to reduce rehospitalizations and community-based initiatives for chronic disease management.
Main Results:
- VNSNY has successfully implemented collaborative models in community organizing, transitional care, and population health management.
- Partnerships have demonstrated effectiveness in reducing rehospitalizations and supporting patients with complex health needs.
- These interventions showcase the impact of nursing-led collaboration in achieving Triple Aim objectives.
Conclusions:
- Nurses are pivotal in leading healthcare transformation by leveraging their collaborative skills.
- Strategic partnerships across diverse sectors are essential for enhancing patient experience, outcomes, and cost-efficiency.
- The VNSNY model provides a scalable framework for advancing the Triple Aim through nursing-driven collaboration.
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