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:
July 31, 2018
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: | ECP073118 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Career and Self
Leadership & Case Management
Professional Issues
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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