Session: Overcoming Communication Challenges within the Interdisciplinary Team: A Targeted Approach with Proven Success (NHPCO's 27th Management and Leadership Conference )

Friday, March 30, 2012: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM

National Harbor 2 (Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center)

Primary Presenter:

Bernice Burkarth, MD

Co-Presenter:

Daniel Maison, MD, FAAHPM

Area of Emphasis: Team Management and Leadership
Learning Objectives:
1. List three effective components to interdisciplinary communication
2. Discuss the components of leadership demonstrated in implementing a communication improvement plan
3. Describe the challenges in implementing such a program and specific strategies to overcome these challenges

Effective communication is at the heart of every successful hospice team. That being said, ensuring optimal communication within a interdisciplinary team is an ongoing challenge for many hospices. This session will explore one hospice's approach to promoting effective efficient communication between multiple members of the hospice team. Specific examples will be provided, including implementation as well as the challenges encountered and how they were overcome.

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