Choose two issues or challenges that the leaders of today’s health care organizations face. Select from among the following topics:

1. Staff Shortage (Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Providers, Ancillary Services)
2. Reorganization in Response to Merger or Consolidation of Services
3. Layoffs as a Result of Declining Revenues
4. Influx of Registry, Part-Time, and Temporary Contract Staff
5. Poor Performance Outcomes Leading to a Reduction in Medicare Reimbursement Dollars
6. Poor Job Satisfaction Rates Resulting in Turnover

You are the manager of an ancillary service department at a large, 500+ bed hospital. Develop a proposal (750-1,200 words) that is directed toward your staff, in which you address the following:

1. Inform the staff of the two issues (from the topics provided) your organization is facing.
2. Describe the impact of these issues on your department.
3. Describe how improved communication, collaboration, and teamwork can improve conditions in your department.
4. Identify at least two examples from the required or recommended readings of techniques found to foster inclusion and improve communication and collaboration.
5. A minimum of three academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Resources

Textbook

1. The Interprofessional Health Care Team: Leadership and Development

Read chapters 7 and 8.

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/jones-and-bartlett/2014/the-interprofessional-health-care-team_leadership-and-development_ebook_1e.php

Electronic Resource

1. Core Principles and Values of Effective Team-Based Health Care

Read “Core Principles and Values of Effective Team-Based Health Care,” by Mitchell et al., from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies website.

e-Library Resource

1. A Roadmap and Best Practices for Organizations to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care

Read “A Roadmap and Best Practices for Organizations to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care,” by Chin et al., from Journal of General Internal Medicine (20012).

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2. Achieving Patient Centered Care: Communication and Cultural Competence

Read “Achieving Patient Centered Care: Communication and Cultural Competence,” by Bhutani, Bhutani, and Kumar, from Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism (2013).

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3. Optional: Building Effective Clinical Teams in Healthcare

For additional information, the following is recommended:

“Building Effective Clinical Teams in Healthcare,” by Ezziane et al., from Journal of Health Organization and Management (2012).

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4. Optional: Free to Be You and Me: A Climate of Authenticity Alleviates Burnout from Emotional Labor

For additional information, the following is recommended:

“Free to Be You and Me: A Climate of Authenticity Alleviates Burnout From Emotional Labor,” by Grandey, et al., from Journal of Occupational Health Psychology (2012).

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5. Optional: Interprofessional collaboration: three best practice models of interprofessional education

For additional information, the following is recommended:

“Interprofessional collaboration: three best practice models of interprofessional education,” by Bridges et al., from Medical Education Online (2011).

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6. Whole Person Care: A New Paradigm for the 21st Century

Read “Whole Person Care: A New Paradigm for the 21st Century,” by Davis, from Journal of Palliative Medicine (2012).

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