This week, you will role-play communication and on-camera presentation skills when you advocate for a patient during a virtual interdisciplinary team meeting.
Discussion Prompt
You are invited to an interdisciplinary team meeting because a patient in your care is on the agenda for discussion. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, and team members’ schedules, the meeting is virtual. You are required to be on camera when presenting.
Record yourself, using a webcam, articulating your concerns about your patient.
Team members may not know you. You must introduce yourself, your practice role, and your professional relationship to the patient. ( My name is Heidi, I am a registered nurse at 7c med surgical unit at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital)
This patient situation could be an experience you have had during your time as a nurse or clinical or it could be a made-up (realistic) scenario.
Use an evidence-based communication strategy when voicing your concerns to the interdisciplinary team.
The video recording should be less than 90 seconds.
You must be visible on camera. When recording, consider your appearance, audio, and background.
Upload your video to the discussion board along with the following written summary.
Share the rationale for the evidence-based communication tool you used.
Discuss your experience of the role-play exercise including communication strengths and areas for improvement.
Provide rationale for your response with at least one scholarly source using an APA in-text citation and full reference.
[Begin Recording]
[Camera is focused on Heidi, a registered nurse, sitting in a professional and well-lit environment.]
Heidi: Good morning, everyone. My name is Heidi, and I’m a registered nurse at the 7C Med Surgical Unit at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital. I appreciate the opportunity to be part of this virtual interdisciplinary team meeting today.
[Pauses briefly]
Heidi: I would like to discuss a patient currently under my care, Mr. Anderson. He’s a 58-year-old male who was admitted with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure exacerbation. I’ve had the privilege of working closely with him over the past few days.
[Pauses briefly]
Heidi: My primary concern is Mr. Anderson’s medication regimen. I’ve noticed a potential interaction between his current diuretic prescription and the new beta-blocker he was started on yesterday. This interaction could potentially lead to electrolyte imbalances and affect his overall clinical stability.
[Pauses briefly]
Heidi: I believe that a closer review of his medications and collaboration with our pharmacy team could help optimize his treatment plan and prevent any adverse outcomes. As a registered nurse, I am dedicated to providing the best possible care for our patients, and I believe that addressing this concern is vital to Mr. Anderson’s well-being.
[Pauses briefly]
Heidi: Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your insights and collaboration in ensuring the best possible outcome for Mr. Anderson.
[End Recording]
Rationale for Evidence-Based Communication Strategy:
The communication strategy used in the presentation follows the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) model, which is a widely recognized evidence-based communication tool in healthcare settings. This structured approach ensures clear and concise communication of important patient information, facilitates efficient decision-making, and reduces the risk of miscommunication or errors. By introducing the situation, providing relevant background information, sharing the assessment of the concern, and offering a specific recommendation, the presenter can effectively convey the urgency and importance of the matter to the interdisciplinary team.
Experience of the Role-Play Exercise:
Strengths: The presenter effectively introduced themselves, established their professional role and relationship to the patient, and articulated the main concern concisely. The use of the SBAR framework helped structure the communication and ensured that critical information was communicated clearly.
Areas for Improvement: The presenter could consider using more specific details about the potential medication interaction, such as the names of the medications involved and the potential electrolyte imbalances that could arise. Additionally, maintaining steady eye contact with the camera and using more natural gestures could enhance overall engagement during the presentation.
Scholarly Source:
(For illustration purposes only, as I cannot provide real-time citations)
Smith, J., & Johnson, A. (Year). Effective Communication Strategies in Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team Meetings. Journal of Interprofessional Care, XX(YY), ZZZ-ZZZ. doi:10.xxxxx/xxxxxxx