This course examines the role of communication and specific communication strategies in healthcare organizations as part of a culture that promotes safe patient care. Through evidence-based, proven communication practices, all health care practitioners work together to provide seamless, consistent and safe patient care. These practices include rounding, huddles, bedside reporting, and strong hand-off communication strategies.
Course Publication Date:
April 04, 2021
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Kathleen Cross MSN, RNC-OB, LCCE |
| Course No: | ECP-21 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Career and Self
Professional Issues
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NOTE: The course expired on 4/5/2024.
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Learning Objectives
Discuss how the lack of strong communication practices decreases patient safety
Examine how communication is essential for an effective culture of patient safety
Describe four essential communication practices
Apply three communication strategies to nursing practice