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First and Goal: Teamwork
Karen Jacobs, Ed.D., OTR/L, CPE, FAOTAClinical Professor
Program Director, Distance Education Post-professional
Occupational Therapy Programs
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Lost at SeaLost at SeaYou are adrift on a private yacht in the South
Pacific. As a consequence of a fire of unknown origin,
much of the yacht and it contents have been
destroyed. The yacht is now slowly sinking. Your
location is unclear because of the destruction of
critical navigational equipment and because you &
the crew were distracted trying to bring the fire
under control. Your best estimate is that you are
approximately one thousand miles south-southwestof the nearest land (Paul M. Nemiroff & William A. Pasmore)
Lost at SeaLost at Sea1. Sextant (tables & chronometer)2. Shaving mirror3. Five-gallon can of water4. Mosquito netting5. One case of US Army C rations6. Maps of the Pacific Ocean7. Seat cushion (flotation device)8. Two-gallon can of oil-gas mixture9. Small transistor10. Shark repellent11. 20 square feet of opaque plastic12. One quart of 160-proof rum13. 15 feet of nylon rope14. 2 boxes of chocolate bars15. Fishing kit (Paul M. Nemiroff & William A. Pasmore)
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Advantages of Working in Advantages of Working in TeamsTeams
Better & new ideas; decisions Higher quality input Involvement of everyone in the process Increased ownership & buy-in Widens the circle of communication Increased learning & understanding Sense of security Personal relationships
Better end results
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AOTA’s Centennial VisionAOTA’s Centennial Vision
“We envision that occupational therapy is
a powerful, widely recognized, science
driven, and evidence- based profession
with a globally connected and diverse
workforce meeting society’s occupational
needs.”
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TeamTeam
“…is a group of people who are mutually dependent on one another to achieve a common goal.”
Source: The Pfeiffer Book of Successful Team-Building Tools
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Team Development Model
Rubin, Plovnick, and Fry, Task Oriented Team Development, 1975.
Interpersonal Relationships
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Interpersonal Relationships
These are important! Take the time to get to know one another.
But remember: When team members can't get along it is
usually because of unresolved issues regarding goals, roles, & procedures.
Team members don't have to be friends or even like each other to work well together.
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Team Development Model
Interpersonal Relationships
Procedures
Rubin, Plovnick, and Fry, Task Oriented Team Development, 1975.
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Procedures
• Aim at consistent preparation and attendance.
• Plan on more multimedia communication (Wiki, Skype, e-mail).
• Give more than “feedback;” focus on perspectives and new ideas.
• Focus on the solutions, not the problems.
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Team Development Model
Interpersonal Relationships
Procedures
Roles
Rubin, Plovnick, and Fry, Task Oriented Team Development, 1975.
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Team Development Model
Interpersonal Relationships
Procedures
Roles
Goals
Rubin, Plovnick, and Fry, Task Oriented Team Development, 1975.
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GoalsGoals
Both team and individual goals are important!
Should be:• Specific• Measurable• Stated in concrete terms• Challenging and urgent
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Interprofessional educationInterprofessional education occurs
when students from two or more
professions learn about, from and
with each other to enable effective
collaboration and improve health
outcomes.
collaborative practice-ready
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Interprofessional education
“... is an opportunity to not only change the
way that we think about educating future
health workers, but is an opportunity to step
back and reconsider the traditional means of
healthcare delivery. I think that what we’re
talking about is not just a change in
educational practices, but a change in the
culture of medicine and health-care.” Student Leader, WHO
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Interprofessional education & collaborative practice
“…can positively contribute to some
of the world’s most urgent health
challenges.”
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Interprofessional collaboration
is a key factor in initiatives designed to increase the
effectiveness of health services currently offered to the public
Shaw, Walker & Hogue, 2008
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Mechanisms
Use supportive management practices
Identify and support champions Update, renew, and revise existing
curricula Support appropriate legislation that
eliminates barriers to collaborative practice
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Collaborative practice Access to and coordination of health-
services Appropriate use of professional resources Health outcomes for people with chronic
diseases Client care and safety
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Collaborative practice Total client complications Length of hospital stay Tension and conflict among caregivers Staff turnover Hospital admissions Clinical error rates Mortality rates
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Champions1. Betsey Gray, MSW, LICSW & Nancy
MacRae, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA
2. Lindsay Eales, BScOT(c)
3. Terry Olivas De la O, COTA
4. OT4OT
5. Captain Erik Johnson, MS, OTR/L
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Champions #1 Betsey Gray, MSW, LICSW, Clinical
Associate Professor, School of Social Work
Nancy MacRae, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Department
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The Strategies to Nurture The Strategies to Nurture Aging People (SNAP)Aging People (SNAP)
Establish a sustainable interprofessional academic-community program for independently living seniors
Shared by Nancy MacRae
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Student Program Objectives
Interprofessional education One’s own profession & know how to
explain it to others Basic health literacy needs Group development & dynamics Leadership/responsibilities
Shared by Nancy MacRae
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Student Comment“We really listened to each other’s concerns
andtried to make it work – so that every one wassatisfied with the final outcome.I have learned a ton about myself and myselfas a member of a group, as well as thedynamics of group work.I have noticed after being a part of otherinterdisciplinary teams that every group isunique in their own way and I am interested tosee how this group will form”.
Shared by Nancy MacRae
"I have been dancing with iDance for two years now and really love it. Coming to dance every week and dancing with the
many friends that I have made makes me feel free. This is the one time during the
week that I can feel free to be "me“.
"At iDANCE, I am always welcome, I don't have to hide my identity, I can just be myself
when dancing in the group. To be a dancer you must love yourself and I have learned
how through iDANCE. The trust in this group is the best trust I ever had in life."
Shared by Lindsay Eales, BScOT(c)
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iDance as an Interprofessional Team Dignity Respect Safe space Creative adjustments Flexibility Self & others Personal responsibility and ownership
Shared by Lindsay Eales, BScOT(c)
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Champions #3
Terry Olivas De la O, COTAFamily Success by
Design, Inc. (FSbD)
was created as a collaborative
community-based organization
with a mission to improve the
lives of families and children.
http://www.familysuccessbydesign.org/about/
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Champions #4
OT4OT• Merrolee Penman• Anita Hamilton• Sarah Bodell• Will Wade• Susan Burwash• Claire Hayward• Angela Hook• Rashid Kashani• Karen Jacobs
http://ot4ot.weebly.com/world-ot-day-schedule.html
http://web.me.com/johnsonvillemelee/armyOTguy.com/Welcome.html
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Characteristics of effective interprofessional teams
Well-defined purpose Goals linking purpose and outcomes of the team
Clear expectations of each person’s role and responsibilities
Communicating effectively Establishing regular patterns of communication Generating team cohesion Displaying high levels of mutual respect
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Lost at SeaLost at Sea1. Shaving mirror2. Two-gallon can of oil-gas mixture3. Five-gallon can of water4. One case of US Army C rations5. 20 square feet of opaque plastic6. 2 boxes of chocolate bars7. Fishing kit8. 15 feet of nylon rope9. Seat cushion (flotation device)10. Shark repellent11. One quart of 160-proof rum12. Small transistor13. Maps of the Pacific Ocean14. Mosquito netting15. Sextant (Paul M. Nemiroff & William A. Pasmore)