Back to Annual Meeting Page		American Public Health Association 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition December 10-14, 2005 Philadelphia, PA

Abstract #112577

Bernard J. Horak, PhD, Department of Health Systems Administration, Georgetown University, Box 571107, 3700 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20057-1107, 202-687-4209, bjh28@georgetown.edu

This presentation is based on the lessons learned from the organizing, training, and building of interdisciplinary teams in order that they would be more effective in the delivery of care. The study was funded through a grant from DHHS. The case sites included the National Children's Medical Center and various community health centers in Washington, DC. The teams usually consisted of physicians, nurses, physical therapists, nutritionists, social workers, and public health or healthcare administration students. The session will describe how the teams were formed, the curriculum to educate participants in interdisciplinary team work, the various team-building approaches used, and how the teams were monitored for effectiveness and learning. In addition, issues and lessons learned will be discussed. These include clarifying roles and responsibilities, managing status and personality differences, and dealing with conflicts among members. The presenter will provide copies of the curriculum, references, and tools used during the project.

Learning Objectives:

• To learn approaches in organizing and supervising interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• To apply educational strategies in team building and team work
• To identify key success factors involving cases of interdisciplinary team building

Keywords: Coordination, Communication

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

I wish to disclose that I have NO financial interests or other relationship with the manufactures of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services or commercial supporters.

Recorded presentation