Benefits of a Collaborative Team

The following are a few examples that have been noted as benefits of participating in a collaborative team.
PROVIDERS
PATIENT
HEALTH CARE SETTING
  • lightens the load, and helps deal with complex patient needs
  • more heads create new ideas
  • more open and honest communication lets you plan and know what others are doing
  • less tension among caregivers
  • more efficient care
  • don't have to repeat myself
  • caregivers talk to one another
  • increased access to healthcare
  • improved outcomes
  • care better coordinated
  • care better integrated with community and institutitional services
  • flexible
  • better use of human health resources
  • avoid duplication
  • more efficient
  • easier recruitment of caregivers
  • lower staff turnover
When you work in a health care team, sharing your beliefs regarding the benefits of working collaboratively can help the team to identify a common purpose. Remembering "why you're doing this" helps to overcome barriers to collaboration.

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