I have uploaded the task instructions and case study. Under the case study, I have written out a list of the important things to consider when writing the essay.
Criteria 1: Critical appraisal of the role of the RN in a
collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team, and how effective leadership
in that space will influence Glenda Tukey outcomes.
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Role of the RN in the multidisciplinary team
(MDT)
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What is the MDT?
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What are MDTs useful for patients with chronic
illness?
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What does the RN bring to the MDT? (Examples DON’T COPY THESE
EXACTLY: facilitating communication between team members, supporting a
safety culture within the team, making sure patients’ voice is heard
(advocacy)).
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Effective leadership and relevant patient
outcomes for Glenda Tukey
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What does effective team leadership look like?
Criteria 2: Exploration of the roles and expertise of
three other members of the collaborative healthcare team explaining their
contribution to the delivery of the best outcomes for Glenda.
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Choose three team members to research.
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These three team members will be able to address
the issues identified within the case study.
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What are their roles?
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what can they do that is specifically relevant
to Glenda’s situation?
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May choose a maximum of 1 nurse specialist role
and one medical role for your team.
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You may choose to cover three allied health
professionals.
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Question: After conducting a holistic assessment
of Glenda – whom does she need to have
on her team to help her achieve her stated goals? What does the patient want
and how can the RN make that happen?
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Congestive Heart Failure is an important factor
– which team members could be helpful in managing Glenda’s Congestive Heart
Failure and the issues it causes?
Criteria 3: Application of relevant principles from
(NMBA) standards to support the registered nurse (RN) leadership role in the
collaborative multidisciplinary healthcare team.
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Minimum of three to be discussed
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Need to use specific standards that are relevant
to the essay – how are they relevant to the situation?
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Need to state the number and provide a brief
description of how it fits in with what is discussed within the essay.
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Standards about good communication, timely
referrals, patient advocacy etc.
Possible helpful links:
Social worker: https://ahpa.com.au/allied-health-professions/social-work/
Physiotherapist: https://choose.physio/what-is-physio
Occupational Therapist: https://otaus.com.au/about/about-ot
Disability support: https://ahpa.com.au/key-areas/disability/
Aged Care (ACAT): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO3qrcpnCIw
Palliative Care Team: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/servicesandsupport/whos-who-in-a-palliative-care-team#bhc-content
Diabetes Healthcare Team: https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/managing-diabetes/healthcare-team/
Rehabilitation Healthcare Team: https://ahpa.com.au/key-areas/rehabilitation/