Week 1 - Leadership in PT Practice Flashcards

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Describe a leader

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creates circles of influence and aims to inspire others

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Effective teamwork in a healthcare setting can

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limit medical errors and adverse patient events

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3
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Effective teamwork functions

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  • routine follow up and debriefing to communicate outcomes
  • regular team briefings and information sharing
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4
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to prevent breakdowns in communication, all members of the team should:

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follow up to resolve any pending issues

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5
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A patient or family member has a difficult time understanding what the physician is telling them about the patient’s diagnosis. They do not understand the terminology the physician is using during the conversation. This is an example of

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low health literacy

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6
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T or F:
Effective teamwork can increase efficiency of health care delivery, avoid unnecessary re-hospitalizations, and increase patient and family engagement in the provision and management of their care.

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TRUE

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7
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“Providing care that is respectful of, and responsive to, individual patient preferences, needs and values, and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions.”

This is the definition of:

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Patient Centered Care

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Examples of being a leader in the PT profession

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  • mentoring new employees
  • conducting a series of educational sessions for other healthcare staff members
  • rehab director
  • advocating for patients by fighting for new laws
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9
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This can occur naturally, when 1 or more team member has expertise in a specific area, and can be beneficial when there is clear communication regarding team members’ roles:

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Role Overlap

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10
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This is used to communicate critical information during an emergency. It helps the team to prepare for the next steps. This is when you would direct information to a specific person.

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Call Out

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What is the most important factor when meeting with a patient and family to discuss recommendations for the patient’s discharge plan, post-hospitalization?

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The healthcare team, patient, and family all collaborate to create a plan that they all agree on.

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